Breaded Pork Tenderloin

By Jjohnsey

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (12 oz. ) trimmed
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp Water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled (use mortar & pestle)
• 3/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil (use olive oil)

Preparation

Step 1

Using sharp knife, cut tenderloin lengthwise almost in half, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open and spread flat like a book. With meat mallet, or between two sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper with rolling pin, pound pork to 1/4" thickness; cut crosswise into 4 equal pieces.

In pie plate, with fork, lightly beat egg, water, salt and rosemary. Place bread crumbs on waxed paper. Using tongs, dip pork in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs. Repeat to coat each piece of pork twice.

In 12" skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until very hot. Add pork and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Makes 4 main dish servings.