Peppercorn and Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Ricotta Herb Polenta – A delicious, quick and easy dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less.
I’m very excited to share this wonderful recipe with you today!
I know very well that when you come home from work – or worst when you have been working form home all day long – all tired and your brain is F.R.I.E.D. you need a comforting meal, one where you don’t have to slave over. Well… I’ve got a fabulous weeknight dinner idea for you!
I must say this was a totally delicious dinner and fairly easy to put together after a busy workday. Smithfield® Marinate Pork line is amazing. Just throw it in the oven and … voila! A delicious, perfectly seasoned home-cooked meal ready to enjoy in 30 minutes or less.
When I went to Walmart to get my Smithfield® Marinate Pork the Peppercorn & Garlic Pork Tenderloin was the one who caught my eye. As you might know I love cooking with garlic and this combination sounded just right for us. Let me tell you… I was not disappointed! The seasoning was perfect. Not too salty. The texture and taste felt like 100% fresh pork.
To accompany this scrumptious main dish I made Ricotta and Herb Polenta. I have been falling in love with this easy-to-make side dish. Polenta is very common in a lot of cuisines. Although in olden times you had to spend hours soaking and stirring to get a creamy polenta, now you can do it in just minutes. Seriously. Just minutes. It can be served hot or cool. Slice it up and grill the pieces; or fry. You can also make chips (recipe coming soon) Either way; it’s quick, tasty and perfect as a side for any dish.
I also made Kale Chips for fist time ever. I know … I’m a little behind here. People have been doing this for years. But it’s never too late… right? Super good. Loved them. They barely made it to dinnertime. I couldn’t stop eating them hahahaha.
This was a terrific dinner. All the flavors went together wonderfully.
Peppercorn and Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Ricotta Herb Polenta
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- 1 Smithfield® Peppercorn & Garlic Pork Tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil optional
- Crushed red pepper flakes optional
- For the Polenta:
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of instant polenta
- 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese I used whole milk
- 1 leaves handful of basil minced
- 1 leaves handful of parsley minced
Instructions
- Cook Smithfield® Pork tenderloin following the cooking instructions on the package. I added olive oil to the pork 5 minutes before removing from oven because a noticed it was a little to dry to my taste. Let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting and sprinkled with crushed red pepper flakes.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat add the chicken broth; bring to a boil. Gradually add the polenta while continually whisking to prevent lumps. Cover the pot and cook for 2 -3 minutes, stirring now and then.
- Reduce heat to low and add the butter, salt, and pepper. Once they are incorporated, gradually add the cheeses and mix until creamy, 1 – 2 minutes. Add herbs and mix.
- Serve as is, or let it set and cut into slices.
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Tiene una pinta deliciosa. Me han dado ganas de probar. Gracias por la receta!
Hands down the best looking pork tenderloin I have ever seen. Words cannot describe how badly I am craving some to devour right now.. great photography too, pinned!
Thanks Thalia!!
Oh my! That polenta looks incredible!
Maravillosa receta, hermosa presentacion. Me has dado una buena idea para prepararla el dia de accion de gracias.
this looks so delicious. just beautiful.
Love how you nestled the pork into the polenta – gorgeous!