Pork
Tip: Butterflying pork tenderloin allows it to cook quickly and evenly, making it a simple, easy weeknight meal choice.
To butterfly, place tenderloin on a large piece of plastic wrap on cutting board. Make a slit, cutting lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through.
I find best results are achieved when you cut 2/3 of the way through, leaving 1/3 of the overall thickness of tenderloin. Open the tenderloin like a book. Cover with a 2nd sheet of plastic wrap and pound it out with the flat side of a meat mallet or press it out with a rolling pin to an even thickness.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4 Continue reading
Scallopini (or scallopine) is an Italian dish that often features chicken, veal, and other thin, boneless cuts of meat pounded thin prior to cooking. It is ideal for tougher cuts of meat because pounding the meat tenderizes it. For this recipe, however, already-tender pork tenderloin is used for nearly melt-in-your-mouth results.
Time-Saving Tips:
- Start with pre-sliced mushrooms to cut down on prep time.
- Serve with steam-in-the-bag frozen broccoli for a quick and easy meal.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 4 Continue reading
