pork essentials: pork in a mushroom broth

How To Make pork essentials: pork in a mushroom broth

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place the oyster mushrooms into a large bowl, and pour the boiling water over the top.
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  Allow the broth to sit until the mushrooms are tender, about 18 – 20 minutes.
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  Remove the mushrooms from the broth, and finely chop.
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  Return the mushrooms to the broth, and reserve.
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  In a small prep bowl, mix all the spice ingredients together.
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  Brush the tenderloin with the olive oil.
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  Rub the spice mix into the tenderloin.
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  Wrap in cling foil, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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  Remove the tenderloin from the fridge, and unwrap.
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  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 425f (220c).
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  Place the roast into a skillet heated up to medium high.
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  Sear on all sides, until nicely browned, about 2 – 3 minutes per side.
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  Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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  Bake until the internal temp of the pork loin reaches 145f (65c), about 20 minutes.
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  While the pork loin is baking, add the grapeseed oil to the skillet, over medium heat.
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  Add the veggies, and season with a bit of salt and pepper.
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  Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring as you go.
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  Add the reserved oyster mushroom broth, and the chicken stock.
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  Chef’s Note: I did attempt to do this dish with beef stock, but it was too heavy handed. Chicken stock is the way to go.
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  Continue to simmer, until the veggies soften, about 3 – 5 additional minutes.
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  Remove the pork loin from the oven, allow it to rest for 10 minutes, and then cut into thick slices.
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  Add the sliced pork loin to the broth, and allow to simmer for 1 minute.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Add three slices of pork loin to a shallow bowl, add some broth and veggies, garnish with some chopped, toasted pistachios, and served with some nice crusty bread. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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