Weeknight Roast Pork Loin With Snap Pea And Radish Salad Recipes

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 400 degrees F. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
• Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Mix the parsley, vinegar, 2 teaspoons mustard, the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
• Transfer 1 tablespoon of the vinaigrette to a bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs. Set the pork on the baking sheet; season with1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon mustard, then pat the breadcrumb mixture all over. Roast until the pork is golden and a thermometer inserted into the center registers 145 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the peas and carrots in a microwave-safe bowl; add a pinch of salt and a splash of water, cover with plastic wrap and pierce a few times with a knife to vent; microwave until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool slightly. Add the watercress, almonds and the remaining vinaigrette. Slice the pork; serve with the salad.

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Using a paring knife, trim the ends of the snap peas. Blanch the peas in the boiling water just until tender-crisp and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the peas from the pot and cool completely in ice water, about 1 minute. Drain the peas on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
• Using a chef's knife, trim the roots and stems off the radishes. Quarter about half and thinly slice the rest to create texture in the salad. Mince the chives.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the peas, radishes, and minced chives.
• For the vinaigrette: In a small glass jar or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake to combine.
• Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and serve.

HERBY SNAP PEA AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the snap peas and cook until the snap peas are bright green but still tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the snap peas to a bowl of ice water. Set aside.
• Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, chives, mint, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
• Drain the snap peas and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Add the radishes to the bowl and toss well to thoroughly coat the vegetables in the dressing.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

SNAP PEA, ORANGE AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil; season generously with salt. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. Blanch the sugar snap peas in the boiling water for 2 minutes, or until they turn bright green and soften slightly. Strain, then immediately plunge into the ice bath to cool completely. Drain well. Spread out the snap peas on a baking sheet and dry with paper towels.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the prosciutto slices; cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until crispy. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to cool and drain of excess oil.
• Add the dried sugar snap peas to a large bowl, and crumble the prosciutto over the peas. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the goat cheese, shallots, orange supremes, orange juice, radishes, mint and tarragon; gently toss together. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

PORK LOIN ROAST WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Take the roast out of the fridge and place the fat side up on a platter or parchment-lined work surface to come to room temperature.
• While the roast is coming to temperature, preheat the oven to 450°F.
• In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and paprika; mix to combine and set aside.
• When the roast has reached room temperature, score the skin and fat ¼-inch deep in a cross-hatch pattern at 1-inch intervals. This will allow the seasoning flavor to soak in while roasting.
• Generously season the pork with salt and pepper.
• Place your roast into a 5-quart or larger baking dish. Gently rub the herb mixture all over your pork loin. Cover the roast with a sheet of aluminum foil. Roast for an initial 20 minutes.
• In the meantime, prep and slice your carrots, celery, and potatoes, and place them in a bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• After the initial 20 minutes of roasting, lower the oven temperature to 350°F and remove the pork from the oven.
• Uncover and add the vegetables in the dish around the pork roast. Add an additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil sprinkled on top of the vegetables and pork.
• Continue to roast uncovered at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the pork roast registers an internal temp of 145°F and vegetables are tender. Use an instant read meat thermometer to check for doneness.
• Remove from the oven and re-cover with a piece of foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
• Remove pork roast from the baking dish and transfer to a cutting board; slice and serve with the vegetables.

ROASTED PORK WITH BLACK-EYED-PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Make pork: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, combine paprika, thyme, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set spice mixture aside.
• Place pork on a rimmed baking sheet; rub with oil. Sprinkle all over with spice mixture, patting in gently. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of meat registers 150 degrees. 20 to 25 minutes; let cool.
• Make black-eyed pea salad: In a medium container, whisk mustard, vinegar, and oil. Add all vegetables. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
• Serve: If stored in refrigerator, bring pork and black-eyed pea salad to room temperature. Thinly slice pork; serve with black-eyed pea salad.