Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Butternut Squash Mash And Tarragon Gravy Food

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH AND TARRAGON GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• 2. Place the butternut squash, cut side down, on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high till the squash is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• 3. Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper to taste. When the pan is hot, coat it with the cooking spray. Add the pork to the pan and sear on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a baking sheet and continue cooking in the oven till done, about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and tent the meat with foil to keep it warm. Let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
• 4. In the same pan over medium-low heat, add the applesauce, scraping up any flavorful bits with a wooden spoon. Add the mustard, apple cider, 2 teaspoons agave, and tarragon. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 5. With a spoon, scoop the flesh of the squash into a medium bowl. Mash the squash with a fork, and add the nutmeg grates and remaining agave. Stir till combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 6. With a sharp knife, thinly slice the pork. Serve the pork with the reduced sauce and the butternut squash. Sprinkle the walnuts on top of the pork.

ROASTED PORK WITH POTATOES AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Combine red potatoes, and butternut squash in an 11x7 baking dish.
• Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper, and toss with vegetables.
• Roast at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Sprinkle the tenderloin with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and add pork to pan.
• Saute for 4 minutes.
• Stir vegetables, add pork, and sherry.
• Roast for 12 minutes or until a thermometer registers 145 degrees.
• Remove pork, and let stand 5 minutes.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut whole pork tenderloin into 1 inch slices, trimming off excess fat, and dividing the entire amount into 8 equal pieces.
• Place meat on sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; put another sheet on top of meat. With side of fist, pound to flatten slightly. Brush with mustard.
• Heat butter in heavy skillet or frying pan. Slowly brown meat on both sides over medium heat, cooking 5 minute on each side until pinkness disappears entirely.
• Remove meat onto heated platter. Keep warm.
• Sprinkle tarragon over bottom of pan; add beef broth and heat to boiling, whisking to scrape up brownings from bottom of pan. Boil 2 minute.
• Add cream. Boil, whisking, until reduced and thickened.
• Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
• Pour sauce over cooked meat on platter. Serve immediately.

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• 2. Place the butternut squash, cut side down, on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high till the squash is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• 3. Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper to taste. When the pan is hot, coat it with the cooking spray. Add the pork to the pan and sear on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a baking sheet and continue cooking in the oven till done, about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and tent the meat with foil to keep it warm. Let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
• 4. In the same pan over medium-low heat, add the applesauce, scraping up any flavorful bits with a wooden spoon. Add the mustard, apple cider, 2 teaspoons agave, and tarragon. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 5. With a spoon, scoop the flesh of the squash into a medium bowl. Mash the squash with a fork, and add the nutmeg grates and remaining agave. Stir till combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 6. With a sharp knife, thinly slice the pork. Serve the pork with the reduced sauce and the butternut squash. Sprinkle the walnuts on top of the pork.