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Spanish GARLIC Pork Tenderloin

Spanish GARLIC Pork Tenderloin | Solomillo de Cerdo al Ajillo

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 321 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 6 cloves garlic (skins on)
  • 1 pork tenderloin 1.15 lbs / 500 grams
  • 8 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour 8 grams
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine 120 ml
  • 1 cup chicken broth 240 ml
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  2. Cut a slit on the 6 cloves of garlic (skins on), and add them into the fry pan, sauté the garlic for 5 minutes

  3. In the meantime, cut the pork tenderloin into medallions that are 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick, then add them over some paper towels and pat dry, and then season the medallions of pork with salt & pepper on both sides

  4. After sautéing the cloves of garlic for 5 minutes and the olive oil has infused, remove them from the pan and set aside

  5. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the pork medallions, all in a single layer, cook in two batches to not overcrowd the pan, fry the pork for 2 minutes per side, then remove them from the pan and set aside

  6. Once again, using the same pan with the same heat, add in the sliced garlic and mix continuously, after 1 minute, add in the flour and mix continuously for 1 minute, then add in the white wine and continue to mix together for 2 minutes or until the alcohol has cooked off, then add in the chicken broth and thyme, and gently mix continuously

  7. After 4 minutes and you've ended up with a slightly creamy sauce, season with black pepper and mix together, then add the pork medallions back to the pan, all in a single layer, and then gently flip each one so they're all coated in the sauce, then add the sautéed cloves of garlic back into the pan and lower to a low-medium heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until the pork is fully cooked through (145°F - 63°C)

  8. Transfer the pork medallions into a serving dish, top off with the sauce and some chopped parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish GARLIC Pork Tenderloin | Solomillo de Cerdo al Ajillo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12g
Cholesterol 82mg27%
Sodium 287mg12%
Potassium 573mg16%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 52IU1%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.