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Pork Tenderloin with Pink Pepper

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for preparing pork tenderloin with pink pepper, a delicious dish that enhances the sweetness of the pork with the light spicing and aroma of pink pepper. Here are the ingredients and the procedure.

Ingredients

  • 600 g of pork tenderloin (ideal for 4 people)
  • 2 tablespoons of pink peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 glass of white wine
  • 100 ml of heavy cream (optional for a creamier version)
  • Aromatic herbs such as rosemary and thyme (optional)

Preparation

  1. Begin by heating the extra virgin olive oil in a large pan and add the peeled garlic clove (you can leave the garlic whole or cut it in half, depending on your personal taste).

  2. While the oil is heating, lightly salt the pork tenderloin on all sides.

  3. Once the garlic is golden, remove it from the pan and carefully place the pork tenderloin in it. Brown the tenderloin on all sides over medium-high heat until you achieve a nice golden external crust.

  4. In the meantime, lightly crush the pink peppercorns with a mortar to release their aromas (do not pulverize them, they should remain partially whole).

  5. Deglaze the tenderloin with a glass of white wine and let the alcohol evaporate over high heat.

  6. Lower the heat, add the crushed pink pepper (and the aromatic herbs if you wish), cover the pan with a lid, and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the tenderloin reaches the desired level of doneness.

  7. If you want to add a creamy touch to your dish, in the last minute of cooking, incorporate the heavy cream, stirring well to blend the flavors.

  8. Once cooked, let the tenderloin rest covered for a few minutes before slicing.

  9. Cut the tenderloin into slices about 1 cm thick and arrange them on plates, drizzling with the sauce formed in the pan.

If you do not have heavy cream or prefer a dairy-free version, you can omit it or replace it with a vegetable alternative to cream the dish.

Curiosity: Pink pepper is not related to black pepper, but comes from a bush called Schinus molle, also known as False pepper or California pepper. It has a slightly sweet and fruity taste with a little spicy note, making it perfect for delicate meat dishes like pork tenderloin.

Pork Tenderloin with Pink Pepper