Pork with Gingersnap Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork with Gingersnap Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely ground gingersnaps, plus 3 tablespoons coarsely crushed gingersnaps, for garnish; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Two 12-ounce pork tenderloins; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium shallot, minced; 1/4 cup Calvados or other apple brandy; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Servings: persons

1/4 cup finely ground gingersnaps, plus 3 tablespoons coarsely crushed gingersnaps, for garnish
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Two 12-ounce pork tenderloins
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium shallot, minced
1/4 cup Calvados or other apple brandy
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped chives

1
On a sheet of wax paper, mix 2 tablespoons of the ground gingersnaps with the flour.
2
Cut the pork tenderloins crosswise, about 2 inches thick.
3
Gently pound each piece to a 1-inch thickness.
4
Season the pork with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour mixture.
5
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in the olive oil.
6
Add the pork all at once and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until browned and nearly cooked through, about 6 minutes.
7
Transfer the pork to a plate.
8
Add the shallot to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 1 minute.
9
Add the Calvados and cook, stirring, until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Add the chicken broth and apple cider and simmer until reduced to 1 cup, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, 5 minutes.
11
Add the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of ground gingersnaps and 1 tablespoon of butter and cook, stirring, until thickened, 1 minute.
12
Return the pork to the skillet and cook for 1 minute longer.
13
Transfer the pork to plates and spoon the sauce on top.
14
Garnish with the crushed gingersnaps and chives.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup finely ground gingersnaps, plus 3 tablespoons coarsely crushed gingersnaps, for garnish, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, Two 12-ounce pork tenderloins, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Pork with Gingersnap Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork with Gingersnap Sauce

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