Pork Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce!



by BushyEyes

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  1. BushyEyes

    **Recipe here originally:** [**Pork Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce**](https://www.triedandtruerecipe.com/pork-tenderloin-with-red-wine-sauce/)

    I haven’t made a gif recipe in a REALLY long time, and I know this one needs some work. Too fast 😉 But I got a new camera and I wanted to test it out. Colors and lighting are still wonky but I’m learning I promise!!! (I’ve been saying that for 5 years)

    But this recipe is really good!

    * 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
    * 1 pound pork tenderloin
    * 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
    * 1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
    * 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced
    * 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced, see Note 1
    * 1 rib celery, trimmed and finely diced, see Note 1
    * 1 shallot, peeled and finely minced, see Note 1
    * 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
    * 1 teaspoon dry thyme
    * ¼ cup brandy, or use more chicken broth
    * 2 tablespoons flour
    * 1 cup red wine
    * 1 cup chicken broth
    * 1 tablespoon parsley, minced optional, for garnish

    **Brown the pork tenderloin:**

    * Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
    * Pat the pork tenderloin dry and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
    * Heat 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
    * Add the pork tenderloin and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until well-seared and golden brown. Flip and cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a plate.

    **Cook the mushrooms and carrots:**

    * Add the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes over medium heat until they brown. If the skillet seems dry, add 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper.
    * Add the diced carrots, celery, and shallot. Season lightly with salt and black pepper to taste. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until the carrots soften.

    **Add the aromatics:**

    * Add the minced garlic and thyme. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

    **Deglaze the skillet:**

    * Add the brandy and bring it to a boil. Stir to remove any fond stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes until most of the brandy evaporates.

    **Finish the red wine sauce:**

    * Add the flour to the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in the red wine and bring to a boil, stirring often, until thick and glossy. Reduce the heat to medium and allow the wine to simmer rapidly for 2 minutes until a thick slurry forms. Add the chicken broth and whisk until smooth. Continue simmering for 5 minutes until it thickens. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Turn off the heat.

    **Bake the pork:**

    * Place the pork tenderloin in the sauce and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until your desired internal temperature is met. I recommend cooking the pork to 135ºF.

    **Rest the pork:**

    * Remove the skillet from the oven. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil. Rest for 10 minutes.
    * Spoon the prepared red wine sauce into a large serving platter. Cover and keep warm.
    * Once the pork finishes resting, slice it thinly. Arrange the sliced pork on top of the red wine sauce.

    **To serve:**

    * Sprinkle freshly minced parsley over the sliced pork. Serve with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

    **Note 1:** You need about 1 cup total of carrots, celery, and shallot. Mix and match depending on what you have available, but try not to use more than 1 cup finely diced aromatics.

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