Sterling Marlin's Gingery Pork

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"Nascar favorite Sterling Marlin's recipe."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (12 -16 ounce) pork tenderloin, whole
• 1⁄4 cup sliced scallion
• 2 tablespoons chopped celery (from a small rib)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

directions

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown quickly on all sides, about 2 minutes total.
2. Reduce heat to low, remove pan from heat and gradually add 1/2 cup water. Cover pan and return to heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until pork registers 145* on instant read thermometer. Remove pork; keep warm. Drain drippings into a 1 cup measure. Set aside.
3. In same skillet, melt remaining tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add scallion, celery and garlic. Cook 4 minutes, stirring, until tender.
4. In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch, ginger, pepper, salt, thyme and 1/4 cup water. Return pan drippings and cornstarch mixture to skillet, stirring until smooth. Cook 2 minutes, or until thickened. Slice pork; serve with gravy.