Perfectly Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin with Scallion Ginger Relish

Choose tenderloins that are equal in size to ensure that the pork cooks at the same rate. Open the oven as infrequently as possible while in the oven. If the meat is not yet up to temperature, wait at least 5 minutes before taking its temperature again. Serve the pork with Scallion-Ginger Relish.

Ingredients:

2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed

Kosher salt and pepper

4 Tbl French Mustard Herb Blend

2 Tbl apple cider vinegar

2 Tbl Porcini Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions:

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 275 °. Set wire rack in rimmed baking sheet and lightly spray rack with vegetable oil spray.

In a small bowl combine the blend and vinegar together until it becomes a paste. Add water if needed to get to a paste.

Pound each tenderloin to 1-inch thickness. Halve each tenderloin crosswise. Sprinkle each steak with ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Smear the paste on all sides of the tenderloin.

Place steaks on prepared wire rack and cook until meat registers between 137 and 140 degrees, 25 to 35 minutes.

Remove the tenderloins from oven and transfer steak to a sheet pan, cover with double layer of paper towels, and let stand for 10 minutes.

Pat steaks until surfaces are very dry. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Increase heat to high, place steaks in skillet, and sear until well browned on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to carving board and let stand for 5 minutes. Slice steaks against grain ¾ inch thick and transfer to serving platter. Season with salt to taste, and serve with the Scallion and Ginger Relish.

Scallion and Ginger Relish

Ingredients:

6 scallions, white and green parts separated and sliced thin

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

½ teaspoon ground white pepper

½ teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 teaspoons juice

¼ cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoons soy sauce

Directions:

Combine scallion whites, ginger, pepper, and lime zest in heatproof bowl. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Pour oil over scallion mixture. (Mixture will bubble.)  Stir until well combined. Let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Stir in scallion greens, lime juice, and soy sauce. Let mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.