Roast Tenderloin And Maui Onion Recipes

FRESH-HERB BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH BALSAMIC ROASTED ONIONS

Steps:

• For the tenderloin:
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Dry well the beef tenderloin with paper towels and rub it with 1 TBSP. of extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle generously with sea salt and pepper.
• Heat one large nonstick skillet over high heat (the size should be large enough to hold the tenderloin.) Add the beef tenderloin and brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place in a roasting pan.
• In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the minced garlic, one tablespoon each of thyme and rosemary. Coat the top and the sides of the tenderloin evenly with Dijon mustard. Then rub the herb mixture on evenly.
• Put on the middle rack in the oven and roast for about 45 minutes. The meat thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloin should register 125°F for medium-rare. If you prefer it medium-done, cook it a little longer until the temperature registers at 135°F. (An instant-read thermometer (like thermapen) makes this easy.)
• Transfer the tenderloin to a serving platter, cover loosely with foil and let it stand for at least 10 minutes. To serve, slice it thinly, sprinkle with the remaining ½ tablespoon each of thyme and rosemary and serve with balsamic roasted onions on the side.
• For the balsamic onions:
• Position the oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.
• Peel and cut the red onions through root end into ¾-inch-thick wedges. Place in a medium bowl and toss with the olive oil. Arrange onions, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast until nice and brown, turning once, about 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the balsamic vinegar. Return to the heat and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. (The balsamic glaze can be made 1 day ahead).
• To serve, arrange the onions on a platter. Drizzle the glaze over the onions and sprinkle with the minced parsley.

MAUI ONION DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine the onion, garlic and papaya seeds in the container of a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the sugar, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar and mayonnaise; puree until blended in. Set to low speed and pour in the vegetable oil in a thin stream. Chill and serve with fresh salad greens.

ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN SLIDERS WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine onion, red wine vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring to dissolve salt. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Season tenderloin on all sides with salt and pepper. Place tenderloin in shallow pan and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Remove pork from oven and let rest 3 minutes. Cut pork into thin slices. Drain onion mixture.
• Arrange bottom halves of rolls on a work surface. Spread with cranberry sauce, and then top with pork and pickled onions, dividing all evenly. Add top halves of rolls and serve.

HERB-ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH HORSERADISH CHIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Herb-Roasted Beef Tenderloin:.
• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pat beef dry with paper towel. Heat oil in a medium size, flameproof roasting pan set over 2 stovetop burners over medium-high heat. Brown beef well on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove beef to a cutting board and let cool; discard oil from roasting pan.
• Meanwhile mash garlic with salt in a mortar with pestle (or scrape mixture together on a cutting board with the flat side of a chef's knife), until a fine paste forms. Stir in thyme, rosemary and pepper. Rub mixture all over beef; place beef on a rack in a roasting pan.
• Roast 25 to 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer registers 125 degrees in the thickest part.
• Transfer beef to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 15 to 20 minutes (it will continue to cook, reaching 130 degrees in the thick end for medium rare, and the narrow end at 135 degrees for medium).
• Remove string from beef and discard. Cut beef into 1/2 inch thick slices. Serve with Horseradish Chive Sauce.
• Horseradish-Chive Sauce:.
• In a bowl combine horseradish sauce, sour cream, heavy cream, dijon mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and pepper until blended. Refrigerate (can be made up to 2 days ahead). Just before serving, stir in chives.