Sterling Marlin's Gingery Pork |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Nascar favorite Sterling Marlin's recipe. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
1 (12 -16 ounce) pork tenderloin, whole |
1/4 cup sliced scallion |
2 tablespoons chopped celery (from a small rib) |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown quickly on all sides, about 2 minutes total.
2. Reduce heat to low, remove pan from heat and gradually add 1/2 cup water. Cover pan and return to heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until pork registers 145* on instant read thermometer. Remove pork; keep warm. Drain drippings into a 1 cup measure. Set aside.
3. In same skillet, melt remaining tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add scallion, celery and garlic. Cook 4 minutes, stirring, until tender.
4. In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch, ginger, pepper, salt, thyme and 1/4 cup water. Return pan drippings and cornstarch mixture to skillet, stirring until smooth. Cook 2 minutes, or until thickened. Slice pork; serve with gravy.
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