Posted on Friday, March 21, 2025 in
Pork Recipes
Pork Tenderloin with Whiskey Sauce Recipe
Succulent pork tenderloin with whiskey sauce recipe, seared to perfection, bathed with garlic and lemon, best served with crispy fries.
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Preparation time | 10 min |
Cooking Time | 30 min |
Ready In | 40 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories | 625 |
Fat | 40g |
Carbs | 15g |
Protein | 38g |
Ingredients
500g (1.1 lbs) pork tenderloinBlack pepper to taste8 garlic cloves30g (2 tbsp) olive oilSalt to taste150ml (2/3 cup) whiskey200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) chicken broth20ml (4 tsp) lemon juice250g (9 oz) potatoes125ml (1/2 cup) olive oil for frying
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Preparation
- Trim any excess fat from the tenderloin and cut it into medallions.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Leave the garlic cloves unpeeled.
- Cut half of them lengthwise and crush the remaining four with a knife.
- Heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet and sear the medallions for 1 minute per side.
- In a saucepan, heat the 1/2 cup of olive oil and sauté the garlic for 3 minutes.
- Increase the heat, add the whiskey, and let it boil for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the pork medallions along with any juices they released.
- Stir and cook over low heat for 5 more minutes.
- Plate the pork with the sauce and serve with fries.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Bon Viveur
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