Pork Tenderloin With Sweet And Sour Vegetables Food

SWEET AND SOUR PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin into 4 pieces. Arrange in a single layer between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each is about 1-inch thick. Generously season with salt and black pepper.
• Whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, hot chili sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place pork in pan; reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
• Return skillet to medium heat. Stir butter into hot pan. When butter melts and starts to brown, stir in pineapple chunks. Cook, stirring, until pineapple is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Stir in ketchup mixture and 1/4 cup green onion (white parts). Reduce heat to low and simmer until garlic and onion have softened, 5 minutes.
• Return pork to skillet; cook, stirring, until pork is heated through. Garnish with 2 tablespoons green onion tops.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the ketchup, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, brown sugar, chicken broth, garlic, hot chili sauce, and soy sauce until well blended.
• Set the sauce aside.
• Cut the pork tenderloin, crosswise, into 4 equal size pieces.
• Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the pork, and use a meat pounder or heavy pan to flatten-out the pork into 4 medallions, about 1/2-inch thick.
• Season both sides with salt and fresh ground black pepper.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the pork and sear the pieces for about 4 minutes on each side, or until almost cooked through.
• Using tongs, transfer the pork to a plate and reserve.
• Add the butter to the pan, along with the pineapple chunks.
• Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the pineapple is golden brown.
• Add the reserved sauce and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly.
• Return the pork back to the pan and heat through to finish the cooking.
• When pork is done to your liking, turn the heat off.
• Serve the pork over hot white or brown rice, with the sauce and pineapple chunks spooned over the top.
• Garnish with the chives or green onions as desired.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• 1. Season tenderloins with salt and pepper.
• 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and brown tenderloins on all sides. Place in crock.
• 3. In small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, tomato paste and cornstarch. Pour over pork tenderloin. 4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours or until internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium doneness.
• 5. Remove cover and stir in pineapple chunks.
• 6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15-30 minutes until pineapple is heated through.
• 7. Slice pork and serve with sauce and pineapple.
• 8. Garnish with minced parsley.
• 9. Serve over hot, cooked rice if desired.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK III

Steps:

• Place cubed pork in a medium bowl, and season with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Mix in the egg white and green onions. Cover, and place in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
• Heat 1 quart oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan or deep fryer.
• Coat the pork with 1/2 cup cornstarch, and fry in the heated oil about 10 minutes, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir in the celery, green bell pepper, and onion, and cook until tender. Season with salt and sugar. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, mix 1 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce. Bring to a boil, and stir in the cooked pork, celery mixture, and the pineapple chunks with juice. Return to boil, and mix in 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup water to thicken. Cook until well blended.

SWEET-AND-SOUR PORK STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In 2-cup glass measuring cup, mix chicken broth, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and cornstarch; set aside.
• In large 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook without stirring 2 minutes. Stir occasionally 1 to 3 minutes longer or until browned; transfer to plate, and keep warm.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet; stir in broccoli and peppers. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return pork and juices to skillet. Stir in garlic and gingerroot; cook about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Stir chicken broth mixture, and pour into skillet; heat to simmering. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until pork is cooked through and sauce is thickened. Stir in reserved pineapple chunks, and garnish with green onions before serving. Serve with cooked rice.

SWEET AND SASSY PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Cut tenderloin into 9 slices and brush with olive oil. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
• Place the meat onto preheated grill. Grill until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. When finished, place pork on a plate, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
• While pork is cooking, stir together sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and horseradish in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and stir until smooth. Pour sauce over sliced tenderloin to serve.