BURGUNDY PORK TENDERLOIN

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This recipe is from Dijon, France, from a colleague with whom I worked while living there. It is very simple, yet very elegant, and very tasty, which is typical of many dishes in Burgundy. It is great served with mashed potatoes, or rice and a light green salad.

Provided by TJW2725

Categories     Pork

Time P1DT45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (1 lb) pork tenderloin
6 tablespoons oil
1 3/4 ounces butter
2 cups heavy cream
1 liter good dry red wine
1 bouquet garni
3 sprigs tarragon
30 juniper berries
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Mix together all marinade ingredients and marinate the pork, covered overnight (24 hrs)in the fridge.
  • Remove pork and gently pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Cook the pork over medium high heat in a skillet with the butter and the oil for about twenty minutes, or until well browned on all sides.
  • Deglaze with the marinade and braise for 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove the filets when fully cooked(170° inside), set aside, and keep warm.
  • Reduce the sauce by about one third, about 20-25 minutes and then incorporate the cream and estragon sprigs.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Cut the pork into medallions, and pour the sauce on top to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 902.6, Fat 61.9, SaturatedFat 28.5, Cholesterol 276.1, Sodium 292.5, Carbohydrate 6.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 48.4

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