Pork Tenderloin with Crunchy Beet Slaw
Photo: Annabelle Breakey
When they're sliced thin or slivered, raw beets are very refreshing. A tangy dressing counterbalances their earthiness.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 350°. Pat pork tenderloin dry. Pour peppercorns into a resealable plastic bag and coarsely crush them with the back of a chef's knife. Season pork generously with 1 1/2 tsp. salt, then coat with crushed peppercorns.
Step 2
2
Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pork and cook, turning over occasionally, until all sides are browned, 6 to 9 minutes. Transfer pan to oven and cook, turning over once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 135°, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let rest about 5 minutes.
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, peel beets with a vegetable peeler and coarsely grate with a food processor or box grater. Put in a medium bowl and add lemon juice, remaining 2 tbsp. oil, the parsley, and salt to taste; toss well.
Step 4
4
Slice pork into 1/2-in.-thick pieces. Divide among 4 plates and serve with slaw.
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, fat trimmed
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
About 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 medium beets, preferably a mix of red and gold (1 lb. total)
Juice of 1 lemon (2 to 3 tbsp.)
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
Directions
Step 1
1
Preheat oven to 350°. Pat pork tenderloin dry. Pour peppercorns into a resealable plastic bag and coarsely crush them with the back of a chef's knife. Season pork generously with 1 1/2 tsp. salt, then coat with crushed peppercorns.
Step 2
2
Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pork and cook, turning over occasionally, until all sides are browned, 6 to 9 minutes. Transfer pan to oven and cook, turning over once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 135°, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let rest about 5 minutes.
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, peel beets with a vegetable peeler and coarsely grate with a food processor or box grater. Put in a medium bowl and add lemon juice, remaining 2 tbsp. oil, the parsley, and salt to taste; toss well.
Step 4
4
Slice pork into 1/2-in.-thick pieces. Divide among 4 plates and serve with slaw.
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