Pork With A Sun Dried Tomato Butter Olive Onion Sauce Recipes

PORK WITH A SUN-DRIED TOMATO BUTTER & OLIVE, ONION SAUCE

Steps:

• Butter -- In a small food processor mince up sundired tomatoes. Add to the butter and rosemary and mix well. Just set off to the side. It is done.
• Pork -- Ok this is quick. The pork loin, I used tenderloin so it is very tender. I just seasoned with salt and pepper and then went to a pan sear. A simple olive oil in a medium saute pan (no NON stick) heated to medium high. Sear each side. When the first side goes down, brush the top with the butter. Once flipped, brush that side as well with the butter. Only cook 2-3 minutes per side. The last time you flip again baste with the tomato butter and put back on the heat to finish cooking. another 2-3 minutes. It won't take long. You want the tenderloins to be medium rare. Keep a little butter for the end to top if you have any. Once done remove and cover. Temp -- I like to get to 150, it will get to 160 which is medium rare as it rests. It will be just fine. DO NOT overcook. Remove immediately and cover with foil to rest.
• Sauce -- In the same pan I cooked the pork in, I deglazed with 1/2 cup white wine, then added, the olives, garlic and onions. Let reduce 3-4 minutes until the wine has reduced by 1/2 and the onions and olives are soft. Season with salt and pepper and just top the pork tenderloins with the onion/olive sauce and dinner is served.
• Sides -- as I mentioned, I think couscous would be a great side. For a veggie -- roasted beets or even roasted cauliflower would be perfect.

TOMATO SAUCE WITH ONION AND BUTTER

Steps:

• Put either the prepared fresh tomatoes or the canned ones in a medium saucepan, add the butter, onion and salt and cook uncovered at a very slow but steady simmer for about 45 minutes, or until it is thickened to your liking and the fat floats free from the tomato.
• Stir from time to time, mashing up large pieces of tomato with the back of a wooden spoon. Taste and correct for salt. Discard the onion before tossing with pasta.

ITALIAN STIR FRIED PORK & PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat electric skillet or wok to high (400 degrees F.). Slice pork sirloin into thin strips; add to heated skillet with oil. Stir-fry until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add vegetables, garlic and butter to meat in skillet; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain pasta and add to pork mixture with cheese and basil; toss to coat.

PORK CHOPS WITH FRESH TOMATO, ONION, GARLIC, AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook until golden brown. Set aside.
• Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in the skillet. Season pork chops with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and place in the skillet. Cook to desired doneness. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat remaining oil in the skillet. Return onions to skillet, and stir in tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Cook and stir about 3 minutes, until tomatoes are tender. Mix in balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Top chops with the onion and tomato mixture, and sprinkle with feta cheese to serve.