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Pork tenderloin in Pedro Ximénez sauce

Pork tenderloins seared and baked in a glossy Pedro Ximénez sherry sauce with onion, garlic, brown sugar and thyme. A Spanish classic.

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Pork tenderloin in Pedro Ximénez sauce

  • 9 ingredients
  • 8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1/2 cup Pedro Ximénez sherry
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper

Step-by-step preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Season the pork tenderloins with salt and pepper and brown them on all sides. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the onion and garlic and cook until golden.
  5. Add the beef stock, Pedro Ximénez, brown sugar and thyme. Mix well.
  6. Place the tenderloins in a baking dish and pour the Pedro Ximénez sauce over them.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the pork is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  8. Serve the pork tenderloin in Pedro Ximénez sauce hot, with roast potatoes or rice.

This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or to surprise your guests. Adjust the amount of Pedro Ximénez and brown sugar to taste. Enjoy!

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