Cold Peppered Tenderloin With Tarragon Caper Sauce Recipes

ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED PEPPER AND BLACK OLIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven as high as it goes, 500 degrees F.
• Liberally coat the meat with extra-virgin olive oil and grill seasoning. Place the meat on a roasting rack or in a roasting pan and place in oven. If you are cooking in a pan with no rack, add a splash of water to the pan. Roast the meat 10 minutes on high then reduce heat to 350 degrees F and cook 30 minutes more. Do not open oven during those first 10 minutes. Remove meat from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
• Place roasted peppers in food processor and add garlic, parsley, olives, salt and pepper. Turn the processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil, about 3 tablespoons.
• Thinly slice meat against grain and serve with crusty bread and sauce.

TARRAGON TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir together mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, capers, tarragon, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.

COLD PEPPERED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF WITH CREAMY TARRAGON CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat dry the tenderloin and coat it on all sides with the pepper and the salt. In an overproof skillet just large enough to hold the tenderloin heat the oil over high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the tenderloin on all sides. Roast the tenderloin in the skillet in a preheated 500 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 130 degrees for medium-rare meat, and let it cool to room ttemperature. The tenderloin may be roasted 2 days in advance and kept wrapped and chilled. Bring the tenderloin to room temperature before slicing. it. Make the sauce: In a blender or food processor blend the yolk, the cream, the vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, and the mustard, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the mixture until it is emulsified. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and stir in the tarragon, the capers, the scallion, the parsley, and salt to taste. The sauce may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Slice the tenderloin crosswise 1/3 inch thick, arrange it on a platter, and spoon some of the sauce over it. Serve the remaining sauce separately.

PUB SALAD BOARD WITH CREAMY CAPER TARRAGON DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• For the dressing: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, capers, lemon juice, tarragon, dill, salt, pepper and garlic in a bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
• For the salad: Lay the prosciutto on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the edges are starting to brown and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly; the prosciutto slices will continue to crisp as they cool.
• Meanwhile, put the eggs in a small pot. Add water, covering the eggs by an inch or so. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat, cover with the lid and let sit 7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Peel and halve each egg, then set aside.
• To build the board, transfer the dressing to a serving bowl and place on a large board or platter. Add the butter lettuce in a pile, then arrange the eggs, crispy prosciutto, Irish Cheddar, beets, green beans, tomatoes and cucumbers on the open space of the board. Sprinkle the eggs, cucumbers and tomatoes with a little salt and pepper. Serve.

COLD PEPPERED TENDERLOIN OF BEEF WITH CREAMY TARRAGON CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat dry the tenderloin and coat it on all sides with the pepper and the salt. In an ovenproof skillet just large enough to hold the tenderloin heat the oil over high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the tenderloin on all sides. Roast the tenderloin in the skillet in a preheated 500 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 130 degrees for medium rare meat, and let it cool to room temperature. The tenderloin may be roasted 2 days in advance and kept wrapped and chilled. Bring to room temperature before slicing it. Make the sauce: In a blender or food processor blend the yolk, the cream, the vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, and the mustard, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the mixture until it is emulsified. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl and stir in the tarragon, the capers, the scallion, the parsley and salt to taste. The sauce may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Slice the tenderloin cross wise 1/3 inch thick, arrange it on a platter, and spoon some of the sauce over it. Serve the reamining sauce separately.

SAUTEED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SHALLOT TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the pork crosswise into 1-inch pieces; flatten each piece to 1/2-inch thickness using fingertips.
• Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag; add pork to bag. Seal and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove pork from pan; keep warm.
• Add shallots to pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Stir in wine, juice, mustard, and tarragon, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes. Serve with pork.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut whole pork tenderloin into 1 inch slices, trimming off excess fat, and dividing the entire amount into 8 equal pieces.
• Place meat on sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; put another sheet on top of meat. With side of fist, pound to flatten slightly. Brush with mustard.
• Heat butter in heavy skillet or frying pan. Slowly brown meat on both sides over medium heat, cooking 5 minute on each side until pinkness disappears entirely.
• Remove meat onto heated platter. Keep warm.
• Sprinkle tarragon over bottom of pan; add beef broth and heat to boiling, whisking to scrape up brownings from bottom of pan. Boil 2 minute.
• Add cream. Boil, whisking, until reduced and thickened.
• Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
• Pour sauce over cooked meat on platter. Serve immediately.