Shichimi-Seared Pork Tenderloin |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Asian flavors and French technique come together to make a great dish. You can also use chicken, scallops, or most types of hearty fish (i.e. tuna, salmon, etc.) to make this. Ingredients:
for the pork |
1/4 cup white sesame seeds |
1/4 cup black sesame seeds |
2 tablespoons shichimi togarashi (japanese 7 spice) |
4 pounds pork tenderloins |
kosher salt |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
for the sauce |
3 shallots, minced |
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger |
3/4 cup dry white wine |
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1 cup whipping cream |
2 tablespoons soy sauce |
3 tablespoons white miso paste |
1 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes |
kosher salt to taste |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Meanwhile, mix the white and black sesame seeds together with the togarashi powder; set aside. Season the tenderloins with salt, then press into sesame mixture until completely coated. Sear the tenderloins on all sides until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
3. Transfer the tenderloins to a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 20 to 25 minutes. When done, remove pork, and allow to rest for five minutes in a warm place.
4. While pork is roasting, prepare sauce by simmering the shallots, ginger, lime juice, and wine in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it has reduced to about 2 tablespoons of liquid. Add the cream, and continue to simmer until it has reduced by half. Pour mixture into a blender, along with soy sauce and miso. Blend on low speed for 10 seconds until pureed, then slowly add butter, a few cubes at a time with blender running until it is incorporated. Season to taste with salt, and keep in a warm place until ready to use.
5. To serve, slice the tenderloin into medallions, and pour warm sauce overtop; serve immediately.
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