Jul 09 2026
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Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Inspired by The Class Act
Time2h
Serves4

mixed greens / arugula / herb breaded goat cheese, pickled gold beets / balsamic cherries, pickles, cracker meal breading / pickled red onion, candied pistachios / cherry-thyme vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Pork Tenderloin

Herb Breaded Goat Cheese

Pickled Gold Beets

Balsamic Cherries

Candied Pistachios

Cherry-Thyme Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens

Method

Pork Tenderloin

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pork

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the pork tenderloin with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme.

  2. 2

    Sear the Pork

    In a hot skillet, sear the pork on all sides until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).

  3. 3

    Roast the Pork

    Transfer the pork to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Herb Breaded Goat Cheese

  1. 4

    Prepare the Goat Cheese

    Slice the goat cheese into rounds. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten egg, and a mixture of cracker meal and dried herbs.

  2. 5

    Bread the Goat Cheese

    Dip each goat cheese round in flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the cracker meal mixture. Make sure they are well-coated.

  3. 6

    Fry the Goat Cheese

    In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and fry the breaded goat cheese until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Pickled Gold Beets

  1. 7

    Cook the Beets

    Boil gold beets until tender (about 30-40 minutes). Let them cool then peel and slice.

  2. 8

    Pickle the Beets

    In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then pour over the sliced beets. Let them sit for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Balsamic Cherries

  1. 9

    Prepare the Cherries

    In a saucepan, combine pitted cherries, balsamic vinegar, and honey. Cook over medium heat until the cherries soften and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.

Candied Pistachios

  1. 10

    Candy the Pistachios

    In a skillet, combine pistachios, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar melts and coats the pistachios. Remove from heat and let cool.

Cherry-Thyme Vinaigrette

  1. 11

    Make the Vinaigrette

    In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh thyme leaves, and salt and pepper to taste.

Mixed Greens

  1. 12

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens and pickled red onions. Drizzle with cherry-thyme vinaigrette and toss gently.

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