Ingredients
2 pork tenderloins
1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 c. plus 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
1 small red onion
1 tbsp. lime juice
tsp. dried red-pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 c. chopped cilantro or fresh parsley
Preparation
Step 1Heat the oven to 450°F. Coat the pork with the 1 tablespoon of mustard and the 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil. Sprinkle it with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper. Put the pork on a baking sheet and roast until just done, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pork to a carving board and leave to rest in a warm spot for 5 minutes.Step 2Meanwhile, put the onion in a small bowl of cold water and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain the onion, rinse and then pat dry with paper towels.Step 3In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the lime juice, the 1 teaspoon mustard and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Add the 1/4 cup oil slowly, whisking. While the pork is still warm, cut it into bite-size pieces. Add the pork, onion, red-pepper flakes and cilantro to the vinaigrette and toss.Step 4Variations: Leftover pork or beef would not only taste great, it would actually be more traditional. The meat should really be cooked through, though, not rare.Step 5Wine Recommendation: Merlot’s soft, supple texture and ripe, juicy plum and chocolate flavors have made it a current favorite among red wines. Savor a well-made version from California’s Napa Valley here, and you’ll know what all the fuss is about.
