Pepper and Garlic-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Port Sauce

This is a great recipe for a tasty pork tenderloin steak. It is best served with long-grain and wild rice pilaf and steamed green beans. These steaks are simple enough for a quick weeknight meal!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 steaks

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  lb beef tenderloin steak, 4 steaks, trimmed (4-ounces, 1 inch thick each steak)
• 1⁄4 cup port wine
• 1⁄4 cup  canned beef broth
• 1  tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

Directions

1. Place peppercorns in a small zip-top plastic bag; seal. Crush peppercorns using a meat mallet or small heavy skillet. Combine peppercorns, salt, and garlic in a bowl; rub evenly over steaks.
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steaks to pan. Reduce heat; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks from pan. Cover and keep warm.
3. Add port and broth to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 3 minutes). Place 1 steak on each of 4 plates; drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon sauce. Sprinkle each serving with 3/4 teaspoon thyme.