Peppercorn and Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Ricotta Herb Polenta

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.

5 from 1 vote

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Peppercorn and Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Ricotta Herb Polenta

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Serve as is, or let it set and cut into slices.

Disclosure: This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Smithfield®, but all my opinions are my own.