Pork Tenderloin Steak ( Medallions) ...How I Prepare It!

My discounter supermarket Aldi has quality meat and would usually offer tenderloins on Thursdays. A lot of people are after the discounted offer of tenderloin meat and since this is my food buying day, I would go out early to be able to get them. I usually get a couple of packs and serve it on a Sunday.

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Depending on how spicy your steak would be, you may take options with the ingredients, either you add more salt and pepper or add other spices as you like.

Pork Tenderloin Steak

Ingredients:

3 packs Tenderloin steak (serves 4)
2 cloves crushed garlic (optional)
soy sauce
olive oil (or a neutral cooking oil)
salt and pepper

Preparations:

STEAK

1... Cut each pack into 4 pieces, then rub with garlic (optional) and soy sauce. Let soak for around 20 minutes.

2... In a heavy skillet with 2 tablespoons oil, fry each side for 2 minutes ..all sides should be golden brown. If you want it more crispier you can fry a minute more.. The inside of the meat should be medium rare , not bloody but good enough to serve.

3... Transfer into a warm platter.... keep the meat warm in the oven covered with aluminum foil until the serving.

GRAVY

1/2 Knorr beef cube
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon of green whole pepper
1 cup water
1 tablespoon creme fraiche
1 tablespoon cornflour (or universal flour) diluted in
1/3 cup water

Preparations:

I make the gravy out of the pan drippings from frying the steak... so, heat the pan and add the 1/2 knorr beef cube,
add 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp of green whole pepper, mix until the cube crumbles... then add 1 cup water, 1 tbsp creme fraiche, reduce the heat, simmer. Transfer the mixture into a small casserole... to make the gravy thicker, add the diluted cornflour to the mixture, mix continuously until the flour is well blended, continue mixing then let boil once more and remove from heat, transfer gravy into a bowl or saucier and ready for serving.

To serve: Arrange the steak on a plate, season with salt and ground black pepper, add the fresh salad as well as the gravy in a saucier and serve with fried potatoes or rice. Serve hot.

GREEN SALAD

Vinaigrette:

Mix 2 tablespoon table vinegar, salt and ground black pepper, 2 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon sugar (optional), dash of garlic powder. Mix properly, adjust salt and pepper according to your taste.

Any salad green would do...lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, etc ... here, I added feta cheese (goat or sheep) and a bit of the pumpkin oil for a finer taste.

Bon Appetit!

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