PERFECT PORK TENDERLOIN STEAKS FOR 2

By LindaW1955

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 1 ½ tablespoons
• SCALLION-GINGER RELISH
• 6 scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin
• 2 t grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 t ground white pepper
• 1/2 t grated lime zest plus 2 t lime juice
• 1/4 c vegetable oil
• 2 t soy sauce

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 275 degrees. Set wire rack in rimmed baking sheet and lightly spray rack with vegetable oil spray.

2. Pound tenderloin to 1-inch thickness. Halve tenderloin crosswise to create 2 steaks. Sprinkle each steak with ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Place steaks on prepared wire rack and cook until meat registers between 137 and 140 degrees, 25 to 35 minutes.

3. Move steaks to 1 side of rack. Line cleared side with double layer of paper towels. Transfer steaks to paper towels, cover with another double layer of paper towels, and let stand for 10 minutes.

4. Pat steaks until surfaces are very dry. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Increase heat to high, place steaks in skillet, and sear until well browned on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to carving board and let stand for 5 minutes. Slice steaks against grain ¾ inch thick and transfer to serving platter. Season with salt to taste, and serve.