Best Pork Au Poivre With Vidalia Onions Recipes

PORK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Slice tenderloin lengthwise, being careful not to cut through to other side. Split meat into 1 large, flat piece. Spread mustard over both sides of the meat and rub in the pepper, pressing gently so it adheres well. Cut meat crosswise into 4 even portions.
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium flame. Put tenderloin in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 155 degrees F, turning once. Transfer meat to a plate and tent with foil to keep it warm. Add chicken broth and wine to pan and cook over medium-high heat, scraping up any bits that have stuck to the pan. Continue to cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to about a half cup. Pour sauce over meat, season with salt, and serve.

PORK AU POIVRE

Steps:

• Cut the pork into 3/4-inch thick slices to make about 16 slices.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Rub pepper onto one side only of each pork slice to coat well. Use the amount you desire -- more pepper, more heat!
• Add meat to skillet, working in batches, pepper side down first, then cook turning once until just cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side. If you overcook, the pork will be dry.
• Remove to heated serving platter. Use additional butter with remaining pork slices.
• Turn heat to low and add the Cognac to the juices in skillet.
• Raise the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a boil. Boil 30 seconds just to evaporate the alcohol.
• Pour immediately over pork and serve.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Combine garlic, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, cumin, pepper, 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more, to taste, in a bowl large enough to hold chops. Add chops, turn to coat thoroughly, then transfer chops and marinade to a heavy zip-lock bag. Slip bay leaves between and around chops. Seal bag, forcing out air pockets. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours, turning from time to time.
• Light a hot fire about 6 inches from cooking grate.
• Peel onions, and cut each horizontally in 3 thick slices. Thread slices on skewers. Brush with remaining oil. When coals are gray, place onions on grill. Turn after 10 minutes.
• Remove chops from marinade. Place on grill with a bay leaf on each side of each chop. Brush chops and onions with some remaining marinade. Grill chops and onions, turning a few times and brushing with marinade, until chops are medium to medium-well done, about 150 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. Onions should be seared and tender.
• Remove onions from skewers. Separate into rings, and tangle over the bottom of a warm platter. Place chops on onions, with a bay leaf on each chop.

ROASTED SWEET VIDALIA PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Generously sprinkle all sides of the pork loin with salt and pepper. Place a braiser or shallow Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and heat until shimmering. Carefully put the pork in the pan. Sear until deeply golden on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
• Put the onions and apple in a large mixing bowl. Add the caraway seeds, dried thyme, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss to coat. Transfer the mixture to the bottom of the braiser and nestle in the garlic cloves. Pour in 1/4 cup of the chicken stock and place the pork back on top.
• Roast until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board to rest while you make a pan sauce. Remove the apple and onion mixture to a platter
• Return the braiser to the stove over medium-high heat. Pour in the hard cider and remaining 1/2 cup chicken stock. Cook, scraping with a spatula to remove any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Whisk in the mustard. Allow the sauce to simmer until reduced slightly, a couple of minutes. Add the butter, whisking until melted. Cook just until the sauce is shiny and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
• Slice the pork and arrange the slices over the onion and apple mixture. Top with sauce and chopped parsley.