Best Pork Tenderloin With Steamed Kale Recipes

Pork Tenderloin with White Beans and Kale image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more if needed
One 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-pound pork tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 bunch curly kale
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Heat a large high-sided cast-iron or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Pat the pork tenderloin dry and season with the smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. When the oil is shimmering, add the pork and sear on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pork to the prepared baking sheet and roast until it registers 145 to 150 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, set the same skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil if needed and add the peppers and onions. Add a splash of water to deglaze and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Remove and discard the tough, fibrous ribs from the kale leaves, then roughly chop the kale leaves. Add the kale and use a wooden spoon to carefully fold the hot vegetables over the kale to help it begin to wilt. Continue to cook until the kale is bright green and wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the white beans and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
Slice the rested pork on the diagonal and serve with the white bean and kale mixture.

Pork Tenderloin with Kale Salad image

Provided by Shira Bocar

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch Tuscan kale, stems removed, sliced into ribbons (about 7 cups)
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup dried currants
1 ounce finely grated pecorino (1/4 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup quinoa, well rinsed
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), tied

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss kale with 4 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, currants, and pecorino; season with salt and pepper and set aside. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast, flipping once, until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
In a pot, bring quinoa, 3/4 cup water, and a pinch of salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until tender, 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork; transfer to a plate to cool.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high. Generously season pork with salt and pepper; sear, turning occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer to oven and roast until a thermometer reads 145°F, 8 to 10 minutes.
Transfer pork to a cutting board; let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Stir potatoes and quinoa into kale salad and serve with pork.