Simmered Pork Tenderloin & Grits
The natural flavors of the pork just makes these grits great.
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Ingredients
  1. Onions, diced 1 medium
  2. Whole pork tenderloin, trimmed Average 1-1/4 lbs 1 each
  3. Salt & pepper 1 tsp each.
  4. Oil 1/4 cup
  5. Water 3 cups
  6. Chicken base 1 tbsp
  7. Grits, regular or quick 3/4 cup
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet (with available lid), over medium high heat add ½ of oil. Saute onions, uncovered until golden brown., remove onions from pan. Add remaining oil, sear pork loin (that have been rubbed with salt & pepper) on all sides. Remove loin, add water, chicken base (watch it, it may pop a little), scrap the bottom of the pan to release the natural flavorings. Return loin and onions to pan, cover, reduce heat to medium, cook for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove loin, slice 1/4 inch slices. Bring the broth to a boil, stir in grits. Place sliced loin (as if one piece) in center of grits, cover reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes for quick grits and 15 minutes for regular.
  3. Serve loin & grits in skillet.
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