Ginger Orange Pork Tenderloin

By pinkadidas178

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 1/4 lb pork tenderloin
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
• 1 tsp. grated ginger
• 3/4 c. orange juice
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme

Details

Preparation time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Warm oil in a large skillet. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper, add to skillet and brown on all sides. Leave drippings in skillet. Place meat on baking sheet, roast at 400 degrees until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees, about 15-18 minutes. Let meat rest for about 10 minutes.

Warm 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet. Add shallot and ginger, saute until softened. Add orange juice, bring to a simmer. Stir in thyme. Simmer until sauce has thickened and is syrupy. Remove from heat, swirl in remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Season with salt and butter.

Slice pork and serve with pan sauce.