Pork With Grapes And Tarragon Recipes

30-MINUTE ROASTED PORK WITH GRAPES AND COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Position 2 oven racks in the top and middle position, and preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss the grapes and sage leaves with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake on the top rack until the grapes have shriveled and softened and the skins have browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Pull out some of the sage leaves to use as garnish.
• Meanwhile, season the pork all over with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning as needed, until well-browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the middle rack of the oven, and roast the pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145 degrees F, 11 to 12 minutes. Set aside to rest.
• While the grapes and pork roast, put the couscous in a medium bowl. Add just enough hot water to cover the couscous, cover with plastic wrap and let sit until all the liquid is absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Slice the pork. Put the couscous on a serving platter, and top with the pork and grapes. Sprinkle with the walnuts and reserved sage leaves.

PORK WITH GRAPES AND TARRAGON

Steps:

• In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Season the pork with salt and pepper and add the chops to the skillet. Cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly browned and nearly cooked through, about 6 minutes. Transfer the pork to a platter, cover loosely and keep warm. 2. Add the grapes to the skillet and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the shallots and sugar and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Add the vinegar and cook until nearly evaporated, about 1 minute. Add the wine and boil over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add the stock and boil until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. 3. Return the pork and any juices to the skillet and simmer until the chops are just cooked, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pork to plates. Boil the sauce until thick and glossy, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tarragon and pour the sauce over the pork. Serve right away. Notes One serving: 236 cal, 8 gm fat, 1.8 gm sat fat, 11 gm carb, 0 gm fiber, 25 gm protein. Serve With Brown rice or roasted potatoes.

PORK WELLINGTON WITH GREENS AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine 1 tablespoon each olive oil and mustard, 1 teaspoon herbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl; rub all over the pork.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent dough onto a work surface (do not separate along the perforations). Arrange half of the Gruyere lengthwise down the center; lay the pork on top and wrap to enclose, pressing to seal. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down. Bake until golden and a thermometer inserted into the center reaches 145 degrees F, about 25 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the shallot, vinegar and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon mustard and 1 teaspoon herbs in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified; season with salt and pepper. Add the greens, grapes and the remaining Gruyere; toss. Slice the pork and serve with the salad.

PORK LOIN WITH GRAPES

Steps:

• Tie the pork loin with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals. In a shallow dish large enough to hold the pork, whisk together the chopped herbs, mustard, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, teaspoon salt and teaspoon pepper. Add the pork and coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• One hour before cooking, bring the pork to room temperature. Scrape off and reserve the marinade, then season the meat with salt and pepper.
• Place a roasting pan in the oven and heat the oven to 325 degrees. Place a large saute pan over high heat. Add 2 more tablespoons of the oil and heat until smoking. Add the pork and sear about 4 minutes on each side, until well browned. Transfer fat side down to the roasting pan. Set the saute pan aside. Rub the reserved marinade over the pork and top with half the butter and the herb sprigs. Place the pan in the oven and set the timer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the potatoes, shallots and grapes with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. After the pork has cooked for 15 minutes, place the potatoes cut side down around the pork. Lay the grapes and shallots over the potatoes. Cook for an hour more, or until the center of the pork reaches 125 degrees.
• Meanwhile, drain the sauté pan of fat and return to medium-high heat. When hot, add the port and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan. When nearly evaporated, add the chicken stock and return to a boil. Whisk in the remaining butter and season with salt and pepper. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve set over a serving bowl. Cover and keep warm.
• When the pork is done, transfer to a cutting board. Cover lightly with foil and let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing. Serve on a platter over the grapes, potatoes and shallots, accompanied by the sauce.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND GRAPES

Steps:

• Sprinkle the tenderloins with salt and pepper to taste. Cut each apple into quarters. Peel the quarters and core them.
• Blend the flour with the cumin and dredge the tenderloins in the mixture. Heat the oil over medium high heat in a heavy skillet and add the tenderloins. Cook, turning the pieces so they brown evenly on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• Pour off the fat from the pan and add the apples and onions around the meat. Cook and stir about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar, chicken broth, honey and the tomato paste. Bring to a simmer stirring and cover tightly. Cook about 15 minutes. Add the grapes and cook for 5 minutes longer.
• Slice the pork on the bias and serve with the apples and grapes and some sauce over each serving.

GARLIC-ROASTED PORK WITH TARRAGON SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place pork on a baking sheet. Cut four 1/2-inch slits.
• in pork and place a garlic half in each slit. Sprinkle.
• evenly with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Bake 22-24 minutes or until just barely pink in the center.
• When pork is cooked, place on cutting board and let stand.
• 3 minutes before thinly slicing on the diagonal.
• Just before pork is done, combine remaining ingredients except.
• oil in a small saucepan. Cook 2-3 minutes over medium heat or.
• until just heated through. Do not bring mixture to a boil.
• Remove from heat, stir in oil, and
• serve alongside pork for dipping.