Michael Symon's Pork Tenderloin with Bacon-Whiskey Caramel

Pork and caramel - a perfect match!

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Michael Symon

Don't make the same old pork recipe this week, try something new. This recipe from Michael is just the thing.

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step 1

ingredients 1 Pork Tenderloin
Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
Olive Oil

instructions Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Season the pork tenderloin all over with salt and pepper, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
step 2

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instructions Grill on all sides for 5-10 minutes, for medium.
step 3

ingredients 1/4 cup Slab Bacon (cubed)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Whiskey
1/4 cup Apple Cider
Spalsh of Sherry Vinegar

instructions In a sauté pan, fry the bacon with 1 tablespoon olive oil until crisp and fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Add the sugar, stirring to keep it from burning, and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with whiskey, once the alcohol has cooked off, and add the apple cider and a splash of sherry vinegar.
step 4

ingredients 1 Apple (cored and sliced thin)
2 tablespoons Sherry Vinegar
1 head Watercress
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 Shallot (sliced)
1/4 cup Olive Oil
Salt and pepper

instructions To make the salad, combine the apples and watercress. In a small bowl, whisk together the sliced shallot, dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, a pinch of salt and pepper, and then, in a thin stream, add 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking to keep emulsified. Toss the watercress and apples in the salad.
step 5

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instructions Slice the tenderloin and serve drizzled with sauce. Serve a salad alongside.
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