Izzy Style Recipe
Pepper encrusted, pan-seared, orange brandy butter sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pork Tenderloin
Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and season generously with salt.
- 2
Crush the Peppercorns
In a spice grinder or using a mortar and pestle, crush the black peppercorns coarsely.
- 3
Coat the Tenderloin
Rub the crushed peppercorns all over the pork tenderloin, pressing them into the meat.
- 4
Pan-Sear the Pork
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork tenderloin and sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Cook the Pork
Reduce heat to medium and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove from skillet and let rest.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
In the same skillet, add butter and allow it to melt. Stir in the orange juice, brandy, and orange zest, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 7
Serve
Slice the pork tenderloin and drizzle the orange brandy butter sauce over the top before serving.
