Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Lemon Orzo Food

MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND ORZO

Steps:

• Rub pork with pepper; cut into 1-in. cubes. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Stir in orzo and salt; cook, uncovered, 8 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook until orzo is tender and spinach is wilted, 45-60 seconds longer. Drain., Add tomatoes to pork; heat through. Stir in orzo mixture and cheese.

PORK AND ZUCCHINI WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Butterfly the pork: Slice lengthwise down the center, stopping about 1/2 inch before cutting through the meat. Open the pork like a book and flatten slightly with your hands. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on top and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet or a skillet until 1/2 inch thick.
• Put the pork and zucchini in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon zest, cumin, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and the cayenne and toss; let sit 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the orzo to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a bowl; add the tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Grill the pork and zucchini, flipping once, until the pork is cooked through and the zucchini is tender, about 12 minutes for the pork and 14 minutes for the zucchini. Slice the pork on an angle and serve with the zucchini, orzo and lemon wedges.

PAN ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ORZO, CHERRY TOMATO, CHARRED LEMON AND BABY ARUGULA

Steps:

• Cooking Guidelines To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures: Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) | Seafood 145° F | Chicken 165° F | Ground Beef 160° F | Ground Turkey 165° F | Ground Pork 160° F 1 Plate the Dish Slice the roast into thin ¼ inch slices on a slight angle. Reserve. Place the orzo mixture in the center of the plate. Place sliced pork tenderloin over the top of the orzo. Squeeze the roasted lemon over the dish and place on the side of the plate for garnish. 2 Cook the Orzo Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil and add a pinch of salt. Add orzo to boiling water. Stir gently. Return to a boil. For authentic 'al dente' pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for 7-8 minutes. For more tender pasta, boil an additional 1 minute. Remove from heat. Drain well and cover to keep warm. 3 Prep the Vegetables While the pasta is cooking, slice the lemons and cherry tomatoes in half and reserve. 4 Roast the Pork Tenderloin • Add a pinch of salt and pepper to each side of the pork tenderloin. Heat a large sauté pan over medium to high heat and add 1 tbsp. of oil to the pan. Place the tenderloin in the pan and sauté on each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Place on a foil lined baking sheet with one halved lemon and roast in the oven for 15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Let the roast sit for 5 minutes before cutting to retain its juices. Reserve the lemon for plating. 5 Mix the Orzo Salad In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo, baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, chili flakes, Parmesan cheese, and juice of one lemon then incorporate together. Add salt and pepper to taste.

LEMON-ROSEMARY PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; rub over tenderloins. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° until a thermometer reads 160°, 25-35 minutes. Cover with foil; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Rub meat with the mustard powder and thyme to taste. Place in a nonreactive dish and add 1/2 cup sherry, 1/2 cup soy sauce, the garlic and the ginger. Coat the loin well, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Baste the pork occasionally while cooking.
• Meanwhile, heat the apple jelly in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sherry and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, stir well, reduce heat to low and let simmer. Pour over the tenderloin when it's done.

LEMON-GARLIC PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for about 13-14 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.