PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SAGE & MARSALA SAUCE

Pork Tenderloin With Sage & Marsala Sauce image

Provided by CC G

Categories Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 -16 large sage leaves, thoroughly washed and dried, stems left
olive oil, for frying
kosher salt
1 (1 1/4-1 1/2 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut in half crosswise (1-1/4 to 1-1/12 lb)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons pink peppercorns, crushed (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sweet marsala wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaf

Steps:

Making the fried sage leaves, if using:.
Pour enough olive oil in a heavy skillet to cover bottom by about 1/8 inch and heat over medium heat until oil shimmers. Add the sage leaves in a single layer and fry until brittle but still a bright green color with no browning, 15-30 seconds. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Cook the pork:.
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F Season the pork tenderloin with the salt and pepper and rub in evenly with the pink peppercorns, if using.
Heat 1 tablespoons of the butter and the oil in a 10 inch ovenproof skillet or straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Put the pork in the pan and sear it until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat reads 140 F, 10-15 minutes. Move the pork to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil.
Pour off and discard most of the fat left in the skillet. Set the skillet over medium-high heat and add the Marsala. Bring to a vigorous simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to lossen any browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Off the heat, add the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter and chopped sage. Swirl or stir the sauce until the butter melts.
Slice the pork into 12 pieces, arrange them on a platter, and pour the hot pan sauce over the meat Garnish with the fried sage leaves, if using.
Enjoy!