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Pork Tenderloin With Arugula Endive and Walnut Vinaigrette

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Pork Tenderloin With Arugula Endive and Walnut Vinaigrette

Pork Tenderloin With Arugula Endive and Walnut Vinaigrette

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Equipment

  • Chef's Knife - A high-quality chef's knife essential for slicing ingredients like pork tenderloin and preparing vegetables with precision.

  • Cutting Board - Needed for safely cutting the meat, vegetables, and preparation surfaces during cooking.

  • Meat Thermometer - Ensures that the pork tenderloin reaches a safe internal temperature, important for food safety.

  • Roasting Pan - Ideal for roasting the pork tenderloin in the oven to achieve even cooking and desirable texture.

  • Oven Mitts - Essential kitchenware to protect hands from heat while handling hot cookware or removing food from the oven.

  • Mixing Bowls - Various sizes are useful for combining ingredients, such as mixing vinaigrette and vegetables.

  • Whisk - A whisk used to emulsify oil and vinegar into a smooth walnut vinaigrette.

  • Salad Spinner - To wash and dry arugula and endive quickly, ensuring they're crisp for the salad.

  • Food Processor (optional) - For making the walnut vinaigrette smoother or to chop nuts finely without manual chopping.

  • Blender (optional) - Can be used as an alternative for creating a smooth vinaigrette, especially useful in preparing complex emulsifications.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pound pork tenderloin

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar

  • About 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted , divided

  • 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 5 ounces baby arugula

  • 3 medium Belgian endives, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
2

Instruction 2

Pat pork dry and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a 12-inch ovenproof heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown pork on all sides, about 6 minutes total.
3

Instruction 3

Transfer pork in skillet to oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 145 to 150°F, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.
4

Instruction 4

While pork stands, add vinegar to skillet (be careful; handle will be very hot) and boil, scraping up any brown bits, until slightly reduced, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a heatproof measuring cup and add enough olive oil to bring total to 3/4 cup liquid.
5

Instruction 5

Pulse 3/4 cup walnuts with garlic, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to a coarse paste in a food processor. With motor running, slowly add oil mixture to make vinaigrette.
6

Instruction 6

Toss arugula and endive with just enough vinaigrette to coat, then divide among plates. Top with thin slices of pork and drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Crumble remaining 1/4 cup walnuts over pork.
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