This is the recipe that got me into the 2004 Southern Living Cook-Off. You had to enter an original recipe, and this was mine. There were 55,000 recipes entered and 15 chosen. It was a wonderful time and Southern Living was fabulous to the contestants. It is exceptionally easy but the flavor is – POW So, let’s wind this one up for a very special day
Mother’s Day
Deep Fried Pork Tenderloin with Mint Sauce Reduction
1 – pork tenderloin – peeled – about 1 ½ pounds
2 large eggs
1/3 cup of milk
seasoning mix – oregano, basil, garlic salt, lawrys season salt, kosher salt and black pepper
1 – 10oz Campbell’s Beef Broth
1- 10-12 oz jar of Mint Jelly
32 oz vegetable oil
flour
large zip lock bag
This is an excellent recipe and easy to do — figure on 1 pork tenderloin for 2 people — remove loins from package (usually 2 per package)—you will need to peel the “silver skin” from the loin as this is very tough — make a seasoning mixture with the seasonings above – season the loins and allow to rest for about 2 hours — heat corn oil to 330 degrees, this is a deep fried item so make sure that you have a heavy pot and enough oil to cover the meat — while the oil heats, place some flour in a big zip lock bag– crack 2 eggs in a bowl and beat, drop loin into zip lock and shake to coat, put loin in egg mixture and then back in bag and shake to coat again — drop loin into the hot oil and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes – stick the meat with an instant read thermometer –it should read 143 degrees when you remove it and place on a wire rack — allow to rest for about 5 to 8 minutes — while the meat cooks, melt a jar of mint jelly and 1/3 cup of Campbell’s beef broth on low heat until you have the consistency of a light syrup ( just a note – I like to add a little balsamic vinegar to round out the sweetness) — put a puddle of that sauce on the plate and then slice the pork loin into 1/2 inch slices ( I use an electric knife, keeps the crust intact) and place in sauce — serve with your favorite fresh vegetable or light salad and everyone will enjoy – especially your Mother
