Pork With Mustard Lime Vinaigrette

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• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloins

For the Onions

• 1 small red onion, cut into very thin slices

For the Dressing

• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/2 cup fresh parsley

Directions:

1. FOR THE PORK: Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Coat the pork with the 1 tablespoon of mustard and the 1-1/2 teaspoons of oil. Sprinkle it with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
2. Put the pork on a baking sheet and roast until just done, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pork to a carving board and leave to rest in a warm spot for 5 minutes.
3. FOR THE ONIONS: Meanwhile, put the onion in a small bowl of cold water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain the onion, rinse, and then pat dry with paper towels.
4. FOR THE DRESSING: In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the lime juice, the 1 teaspoon mustard, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add the 1/4 cup oil slowly, whisking.
5. TO SERVE: While the pork is still warm, cut it into bite-size pieces. Add the pork, onion, red-pepper flakes, and cilantro to the vinaigrette and toss.
6. VARIATIONS: Leftover pork or beef would not only taste great, it would actually be more traditional. The meat should really be cooked through, though, not rare.

Reviews

[Ilysse]

I was just going to post this recipe, glad I looked first. I use beef, cooked the same way to medium rare...also great with leftover steak or roast. I always double the dressing and make it with parsley and usually serve with roasted potatoes tossed with the dressing...I also like to toss cherry tomatoes and/or green beens with it too...Sooo good! This is one of my husband's favorite meals...Update: This is WONDERFUL with leftover turkey. Great for a day after Thanksgiving meal. It goes well with all the traditional Thanksgiving sides too, which works well. That last day of turkey leftovers make a great lunch. Make a salad with the turkey, this dressing, lettuce, tomato and your favorite salad toss ins. So yummy.