Best Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin Recipes

PEPPERCORN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Press pepper into all sides of tenderloin.
• Heat butter in a frying pan that just fits the pork and brown over medium high heat.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Pour brandy over the pork.
• Mix remaining ingredients and stir into pan.
• Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes.
• Remove pork and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
• Pour sauce over top.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH MUSTARD-PEPPERCORN CRUST

Steps:

• Pat the tenderloin dry.
• Mix together the mustard and thyme; spread all over the tenderloin.
• Sprinkle all over with the peppercorns.
• Place on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in a 400 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160-170 degrees F and juices run clear.
• To serve, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices.

PEPPERCORN CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BALSAMIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place the peppercorns in a small bag and using a meat mallet, crush the peppercorns coarsely and set aside.
• In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the shallots, garlic and parsley and saute for 3 minutes or until softened; let cool slightly.
• Stir in the breadcrumbs and peppercorns.
• Place the pork tenderloins on the baking sheet and press the shallot mixture along the top and sides of each tenderloin.
• Roast in the oven about 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in reaches 155 degrees F.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
• To make the sauce, whisk together the cream, stock, vinegar, sugar, flour and thyme.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until reduced to about 1-1/2 cups.
• Spoon the sauce onto the individual plates and serve the sliced pork tenderloin on top.

SMOKED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• PREPARE THE SMOKER: Place the wood chips in a small pile in the center of the smoker base. Place the drip tray on top of the wood chips inside the smoker base. Use non-stick spray or foil for easier cleanup.
• Place the wire rack on top of the drip tray, then arrange the food to be hot-smoked on the wire rack. You can spray the wire rack for cleanup ease as well.
• Slide the lid closed and place the entire unit on the heat source (single burner). Medium-high settings yield the best results.
• SMOKIN'! Trim tenderloins of all fat. Rub with olive oil and thyme. Smoke on medium high for 25 minutes. Do not overcook! Let stand for 10 minutes and serve with sauce.
• Make sauce by combining egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon and salt in blender or food processor . While mixing, add olive oil and the cream in a steady stream until smooth. Add peppercorns and pulse 1 or 2 times only. Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve sauce at room temperature with smoked pork.

STOVE TOP SMOKER PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim tenderloins of all fat and fell. Rub with olive oil and thyme.
• Smoke on medium high for 25 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK!
• Let stand for 10 minutes, and serve with sauce.
• Make sauce by combining egg yolk, lemon juice, Dijon, and salt in a blender or food processor.
• While mixing, add olive oil and the cream in a steady stream until smooth. Add the peppercorns and pulse 1 or 2 times only.
• Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve sauce at room temperature.

PEPPERCORN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of pork with peppercorns.
• Sauté pork in oil 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until brown. Stir apple juice and lemon juice into skillet. Cook over low heat 2 minutes or until pork is brown. Stir in sour cream until blended.
• Serve pork and sauce over orzo. Sprinkle with parsley.

PEPPERCORN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• 1. Press pepper into all sides of tenderloin.
• 2. Heat butter in a frying pan that just fits the pork and brown over medium high heat.
• 3. Reduce heat to low.
• 4. Pour brandy over the pork.
• 5. Mix remaining ingredients and stir into pan.
• 6. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes.
• 7. Remove pork and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
• 8. Pour sauce over top.

PEPPERCORN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of pork with peppercorns.2. Sauté pork in oil 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until brown. Stir apple juice and lemon juice into skillet. Cook over low heat 2 minutes or until pork is brown. Stir in sour cream until blended.3. Serve pork and sauce over orzo. Sprinkle with parsley.1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 70) Fat 8g (Saturated 3g) Cholesterol 75mg Sodium 55mg Carbohydrate 4g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 26g % Daily Value: Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 2% Iron 8% Diet Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat, 1 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Cooking for Two." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.