Fennel Crusted Pork Tenderloin - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons fennel seeds
    1 tablespoon coriander seed
    6 tablespoons fat-free chicken broth, divided
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon pepper
    1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed
    2 teaspoons olive oil
Preparation
    Put fennel and coriander in a spice or coffee grinder; process until coarsely ground.
    Place spice mixture in the container of a blender or food processor; add 2 tablespoons broth, worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper; process until well blended.
    Slice tenderloin horizontally into 2 equal pieces.
    Slice each piece of pork lengthwise, cutting to, but not through the other side; open flat.
    Rub spice mixture over pork.
    Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
    Add pork to skillet; cook 5 minutes on each side or until done.
    Remove pork to a plate; keep warm.
    Add 1/4 cup broth to pan; cook until liquid almost evaporates, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
    Pour over pork and serve.

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