PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SHERRY, CREAM, AND ALMONDS

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SHERRY, CREAM, AND ALMONDS image

Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pork tenderloin, fat trimmed (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lb.)
3/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. flour
Olive oil
2 large shallots, sliced
1/3 cup dry sherry
1/3 cup plus 1-2 Tbsp. chicken broth
1/4 cup half and half
2 Tbsp sliced almonds or 24 whole almonds

Steps:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350. 2. Season pork with paprika, pepper and salt. Coat with flour. 3. Heat oil in heavy roasting pan over medium heat. Add pork and cook until lightly browned on all sides, 4-5 minutes. Add shallots and cook for 1 minute, stirring once or twice. 4. Add sherry and 1/3 cup broth. Roast uncovered, turning once or twice until meat thermometer is 155 (25-30 mintues for medium). Remove pork. 5. Add broth to make 3-4 Tbsp. Add half and half. Cook until slightly thick (1-2 minutes). Slice pork and drizzle wth almonds. Serve cream sauce on side.