Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 in
Pork Recipes
Succulent pork tenderloin with whiskey sauce recipe, seared to perfection, bathed with garlic and lemon, best served with crispy fries.
| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 30 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 625 kcal |
| Fat | 40 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Protein | 38 g |
Ingredients
500g (1.1 lbs) pork tenderloinBlack pepper to taste8 garlic cloves30g (2 tbsp) olive oilSalt to taste150ml (2/3 cup) whiskey200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) chicken broth20ml (4 tsp) lemon juice250g (9 oz) potatoes125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil for frying
Preparation
- Trim any excess fat from the tenderloin and cut it into medallions.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Leave the garlic cloves unpeeled.
- Cut half of them lengthwise and crush the remaining four with a knife.
- Heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet and sear the medallions for 1 minute per side.
- In a saucepan, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes.
- Increase the heat, add the whiskey, and let it boil for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the pork medallions along with any juices they released.
- Stir and cook over low heat for 5 more minutes.
- Plate the pork with the sauce and serve with fries.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Bon Viveur
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