RestaurantsCarolina Lowcountry KitchenSmothered Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Smothered Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves4

Marinated pork tenderloin, mushroom, onion, bell pepper, & brown gravy. Served with cornbread and cream corn succotash.

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Ingredients

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Pork Tenderloin

Vegetables

Gravy

Cornbread

Cream Corn Succotash

Method

Prepare Pork Tenderloin

1

Marinate the Pork

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Rub the mixture over the pork tenderloin and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2

Sear the Pork

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Cook Vegetables

3

Sauté Vegetables

In the same skillet, add sliced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Make Gravy

Dissolve the brown gravy mix in water according to package instructions. Pour the gravy over the sautéed vegetables.

Finish the Dish

5

Combine and Simmer

Return the seared pork tenderloin to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until fully cooked.

Prepare Cornbread

6

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

7

Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.

8

Bake Cornbread

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mix until just combined, then pour into a greased baking dish. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.

Prepare Cream Corn Succotash

9

Cook Succotash

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add creamed corn, frozen corn, diced bell pepper, and green beans. Cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.