Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Seeds
|
Cooking time: 35 minutes for menu Cooking schedule: see below for "menu" instructions |
Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Seeds Time: 35 minutes
1 pork tenderloin
1 tbs paprika
1 tbs mustard seed
1 tbs garlic powder
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
2 tbs red wine vinegar
Mix paprika, mustard seeds and garlic powder. Rub and press into pork. Put pork on barbecue or in 400F oven for 25 - 30 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown on all sides. Mix mustard and vinegar and use to baste pork after 15 minutes. Baste 2 - 3 times. When you think pork is done slice into the middle to check. I think that slightly pink is acceptable now, anyway, that is how we like it. It stays nice and moist when not overcooked. When done to your taste, slice and serve, pouring any remaining sauce or pan juices over top.
Grilled Potatoes Time: 35 minutes
2 large potatoes or 4 small (or however many you think you would like)
2 tbs olive oil
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp thyme ( I make these lots and very the herbs according to the rest of the meal)
salt and pepper
Slice potatoes in half the long way, then in half again. Then slice in half or thirds the short way. Put remaining ingredients into large bowl and mix well. Add potatoes and toss, coating thoroughly. Put them into an old metal pie plate or cake tin or foil barbecue container (or whatever) that you will never use for any purpose but the barbecue again...and you should have one of these. Cook on barbecue (grill) for 20 - 25 minutes or until done... and you will need to stir them with a long-handled wooden spoon occasionally as they tend to develop 'hot spots' and can get a little crispy. Or you can roast them in the oven. Arrange potatoes on baking sheet with rim (I use my trusty, round pizza pan) Bake at 400F for 30 minutes.
Green Beans with Parmesan Time: 25 minutes
1/2 lb green beans
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 tbs butter
2 tbs Parmesan
Top and tail beans. Cut into 1 1/2" (4cm) lengths or leave long if small - nicer presentation. Put in small sauce pan or skillet with stock, put on medium heat and bring to a boil. Turn down to low and simmer until done - about 10 minutes. Drain beans and put into a serving bowl. Melt butter in the same pan. Return beans to pan and toss to coat with butter. Put back into serving bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve.
top of page
Cooking schedule: 35 minutes |
Turn the pork |
Cooking for Two? Or more?
Our Weekly Menu Planner Service gives you healthy, gourmet dinners, carefully planned to eliminate waste and insure a wide variety of seasonal, wholesome foods each week.
All text and images are copyright © 2005 - 2007 Kathleen Lerum Zeller.
All rights reserved unless otherwise indicated
