Pork Loin Fig Panini With Sweet Potato Fries Recipes

PORK LOIN WITH FIG AND PORT SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce: In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Boil over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Discard the herb sprigs and cinnamon sticks (some of the rosemary leaves will remain in the port mixture). Transfer the port mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Blend in the butter. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
• For the pork: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Stir the oil, rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl to blend. Place the pork loin in a heavy roasting pan. Spread the oil mixture over the pork to coat completely. Roast until an instant read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, turning the pork every 15 minutes to ensure even browning, about 45 minutes total.
• Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Let the pork rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the chicken broth into the roasting pan. Place the pan over medium heat, and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Bring the pan juices to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Using a large sharp knife, cut the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the pork slices on plates. Spoon the jus over. Drizzle the warm fig sauce around and serve immediately.

PORK LOIN WITH FIG AND PORT SAUCE

Steps:

• For the sauce: In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Boil over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Discard the herb sprigs and cinnamon sticks (some of the rosemary leaves will remain in the port mixture). Transfer the port mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Blend in the butter. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
• For the pork: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Stir the oil, rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl to blend. Place the pork loin in a heavy roasting pan. Spread the oil mixture over the pork to coat completely. Roast until an instant read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, turning the pork every 15 minutes to ensure even browning, about 45 minutes total.
• Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Let the pork rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the chicken broth into the roasting pan. Place the pan over medium heat, and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Bring the pan juices to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Using a large sharp knife, cut the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the pork slices on plates. Spoon the jus over. Drizzle the warm fig sauce around and serve immediately.

PORK TENDERLOIN PANINI WITH FIG PORT JAM

Steps:

• For jam, in small saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 15 minutes., Remove from the heat. Cool slightly; discard rosemary. Transfer mixture to blender; cover and process until blended. Cover and chill until serving., Meanwhile, sprinkle tenderloin with salt and pepper; place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Cut pork into 1/8-in. slices., On four bread slices, layer the pork, jam, cheese and watercress if desired; top with remaining bread. Coat outsides of sandwiches with cooking spray. , Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 3-4 minutes or until bread is lightly browned.

PORK PANINI & SPICED FRIES

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. sticks. Add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until crisp and golden brown, stirring once., Meanwhile, cut bread in half widthwise (save one half for another use). Cut bread in half horizontally; cut into fourths widthwise. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, mustard and cumin; spread over bread. Layer each with pork, pickles and cheese. Replace tops., Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with fries.

PORK LOIN & FIG PANINI WITH SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• To make the panini, preheat an electric panini press to "panini" mode or medium-high heat according to the manufacturer's instructions. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Place the slices, oiled side down, on a clean work surface. Sprinkle the cheese on 4 of the slices, then arrange the pork and spinach evenly on top. Spread 1 Tbs. spiced fig jam on each of the other bread slices and top each sandwich with one of the slices, oiled side up. Place 2 sandwiches on the preheated panini press and close the lid. Cook until the cheese is melted, about 6 minutes. Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Serve immediately with the sweet potato fries. Serves 4.

PORK LOIN AND FIG PANINI

Steps:

• Directions: To make the sweet potato fries, in a deep fryer, heat oil to 300°F according to the manufacturer's instructions. Line a wire rack with paper towels and set over a baking sheet. Working in 3 or 4 batches, fry the sweet potatoes until just tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer the fries to the paper towel-lined rack to drain. Increase the oil temperature to 350ºF. Working in 2 or 3 batches, fry the sweet potatoes until lightly browned and crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to clean paper towels to drain. Season the fries with salt and pepper. To make the panini, preheat an electric panini press to "panini" mode or medium-high heat according to the manufacturer's instructions. Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Place the slices, oiled side down, on a clean work surface. Sprinkle the cheese on 4 of the slices, then arrange the pork and spinach evenly on top. Spread 1 Tbs. spiced fig jam on each of the other bread slices and top each sandwich with one of the slices, oiled side up. Place 2 sandwiches on the preheated panini press and close the lid. Cook until the cheese is melted, about 6 minutes. Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and cut in half. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches. Serve immediately with the sweet potato fries. Serves 4.

BBQ PORK TENDERLOIN & SWEET POTATO FRIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Place rimmed baking sheet in oven; heat 10 min.
• Toss potatoes with oil until evenly coated. Place meat on hot baking sheet; surround with potatoes.
• Bake 25 to 30 min. or until meat is done (145ºF) and potatoes are crisp, brushing meat with half the barbecue sauce and turning potatoes after 20 min. Transfer meat to cutting board; brush with remaining barbecue sauce. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 3 min. before slicing.
• Meanwhile, place potatoes in large bowl. Add cheese and red pepper; mix lightly.
• Serve meat with potatoes.