Pork Tenderloin With Sage & Marsala Sauce

Submitted by CC G

"The is from Fine Cooking, I've made it 2 or 3 times since finding it 3 weeks ago. I made the fried sage leaves the first time but they are more for decoration, so it's up to you. I also didn't use the pink peppercorns as I didn't have any. I also cook until the themometer reads 155-160 F. The marsala gives it a mild sweet flavor. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• For fried sage leaves

• 12 -16 large sage leaves, thoroughly washed and dried, stems left
• olive oil, for frying
• kosher salt

• For the pork

• 1 (1 1/4-1 1/2 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut in half crosswise (1-1/4 to 1-1/12 lb)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons pink peppercorns, crushed (optional)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup sweet marsala wine
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaf

directions

1. Making the fried sage leaves, if using:

2. Pour enough olive oil in a heavy skillet to cover bottom by about 1/8 inch and heat over medium heat until oil shimmers. Add the sage leaves in a single layer and fry until brittle but still a bright green color with no browning, 15-30 seconds. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

3. Cook the pork:

4. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F Season the pork tenderloin with the salt and pepper and rub in evenly with the pink peppercorns, if using.
5. Heat 1 tablespoons of the butter and the oil in a 10 inch ovenproof skillet or straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Put the pork in the pan and sear it until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat reads 140 F, 10-15 minutes. Move the pork to a cutting board and tent loosely with foil.
6. Pour off and discard most of the fat left in the skillet. Set the skillet over medium-high heat and add the Marsala. Bring to a vigorous simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to lossen any browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Off the heat, add the remaining 1 Tbsp of butter and chopped sage. Swirl or stir the sauce until the butter melts.
7. Slice the pork into 12 pieces, arrange them on a platter, and pour the hot pan sauce over the meat Garnish with the fried sage leaves, if using.
8. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Dr. Jenny]

Wow! This was really easy to make, and oh so good! I had leftover fresh sage leaves from another recipe I had made. I loved the fried sage leaves and would not omit them. Loved the combination of marsala and sage. I used the pink peppercorns since I had them on hand. This recipe requires very minimal prep. I've copied it down and will be making it again. Thanks!