Bordelaise-Style Pork Tenderlions
From: Marielle, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] corn oil
  • 2 [1-pound / 454-g each] lean pork tenderloins
  • 1 [3-ounce / 85-g] piece bacon, diced
  • 2 French shallots, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed then chopped
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] small mushroom caps [stems cut right underneath caps]
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] thyme
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly chopped parsley
  • 1 cup [250 mL] dry red Bordeaux wine
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
  • Heat corn oil into a frypan over high heat.
  • Brown pork tenderloins in hot oil for 4 minutes on each side.
  • Add bacon dices; salt, pepper and cook for 2 minutes longer.
  • Add chopped French shallots and garlic before adding mushroom caps.
  • Sprinkle all over with thyme and freshly chopped parsley; salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in red wine and leave to cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer into an oven-safe casserole.
  • Cover and bake into preheated oven for 1 hour 15 minutes before serving.