Apple Stuffed Tenderloin With Cinnamon Raisin Sauce Food

APPLE STUFFED TENDERLOIN WITH CINNAMON RAISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Cut a pocket in the side of the tenderloin by cutting a lengthwise slit from one side to almost the other side and stopping about 1/2 inch from each of the tapered ends.
• Set the tenderloin aside.
• Finely shred the peel from the oranges and set aside.
• Then squeeze 3 tablespoons of juice from the oranges.
• In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice and apples.
• Set the apple mixture aside.
• Spray an unheated small skillet with no-stick spray.
• Add the onions.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
• Then add the onions and bread crumbs to the apple mixture.
• Toss until combined.
• Spoon the bread mixture into the pocket of the tenderloin.
• Securely close the pocket with wooden toothpicks.
• Place the tenderloin on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Insert a meat thermometer into the meat portion only.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the thermometer registers 160 degrees.
• Let stand about 5 minutes before slicing.
• To make the sauce: In a small saucepan, use a wire whisk to stir together 2 tablespoons of the apple juice and the cornstarch.
• Then stir in the remaining apple juice.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until boiling.
• Stir in the reserved orange peel and cinnamon.
• Add the raisins and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• To serve, slice the tenderloin.
• Spoon the sauce over the slices.

APPLE-STUFFED VENISON

Steps:

• Set up a water smoker according to manufacturer's instructions.
• In a large skillet, combine all stuffing ingredients and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Stuff venison hind quarter with apple mixture. Roll to cover stuffing. Cover top and bottom of hind quarter with bacon and attach with toothpicks. Cook in a water smoker until desired degree of doneness.

APPLE AND RAISIN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Apple preparation:
• Combine 3 apples, 6 ounces of dried raisins, 6 ounces of brown sugar, and let marinate for a few hours.
• Pork chops:
• In a hot pan, slowly grill the pork chops until completely cooked. Melt the unsalted butter, mix in the raisin, apple and sugar mixture, add 6 ounces of demi-glace, and saute until apples are soft.
• Take 3 slices of apple for each serving and dip in water, sprinkle with salt, then coat in corn flour. Deep-fry the apples and place on each plate for garnish.
• Serve with either sauteed fresh spinach or tropical rice and black beans.

QUINOA STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, garlic, apples, raisins, pine nuts, and mushrooms until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in the white wine, and cook another minute until the liquid has evaporated. Combine the apple mixture and quinoa until evenly mixed; set aside.
• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Cut the pork tenderloin from one side through the middle horizontally to within one-half inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Place between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the tenderloin with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
• Season the tenderloin on both sides with cinnamon, garam masala, salt, and black pepper. Spoon the quinoa filling onto the tenderloin, then roll up and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks. Place onto a roasting pan.
• Roast in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the filling should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

APPLE CINNAMON PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the tenderloin in a roasting pan or casserole dish (I use cooking spray first to make clean up easier).
• Combine the remaining ingredients together and stir.
• Spoon the apple mixture around the tenderloin, cover and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove the lid and spoon the apple mix over top of the tenderloin.
• Place back in the oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tenderloin registers at least 155 to 160 degrees on a meat thermometer.

APPLE-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring 4 tablespoons broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add raisins. Let stand for 5 minutes. , In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray; saute the apple, celery and onion for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the broth mixture, croutons, nuts, pepper and the remaining broth., Make a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap; fill with stuffing mixture. Close roast; tie at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks., Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

APPLE AND RAISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add apples, and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the white wine, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and golden raisins. Cook over medium heat until the liquid has reduced and is thick.