Pork Tenderloin with Gingersnap Gravy
Recipe provided by: Recipe AmericaRecipe Number: 86
Original recipe yield: 2
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Ingredients:
1 whole pork tenderloin
about 12 ounces
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
divided
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sliced green onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 clove garlic
minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
crushed
Dash rubbed sage
Directions:
In a large skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add tenderloin and
brown quickly on all sides. Remove from heat and gradually add
water. Cover and cook over low heat for 30-45 minutes or until
pork is done. Remove tenderloin; keep warm. Drain drippings
into a 1-cup measure; set aside.
In skillet melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add green onion, celery and
garlic, saute about 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Combine cornstarch, ginger, pepper, thyme and sage; mix well.
Push vegetables to side of skillet; add cornstarch mixture,
stirring until smooth. Add reserved drippings; cook over
medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
To serve, slice pork and serve atop gravy.