Sage-Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Carbonara Cabbage

Name: Sage-Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Carbonara Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 (12 -14 ounce) pork tenderloin; 12 small green cabbage, thinly sliced; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 14 lb pancetta, diced small; ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, plus slightly more; grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup fresh spinach, chopped

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (12 -14 ounce) pork tenderloin
12 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 lb pancetta, diced small
¼ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese, plus slightly more
grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh spinach, chopped

1
Place kosher salt, pepper,garlic,sage and olive oil in a food processor; puree until sage and garlic are blended.
2
Season pork generously with the rub.
3
Grill over direct heat until 160F internal temperature, as measured with an instant-read thermometer.
4
Meanwhile, in a large pot boil one gallon of water and one teaspoons salt.
5
Add cabbage and blanch approximately 3 minutes or until tender, drain immediately and rinse in colander under very cold water.
6
In a small saucepan over low heat, simmer cream and garlic until reduced by half.
7
Place pancetta in a large skillet and brown until crisp.
8
Remove and drain on paper towels.
9
In same skillet, stir together cream, pancetta, cabbage, cheese and spinach over medium heat until warm.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Serve with sliced pork.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf, and more.

Yes, Sage-Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Carbonara Cabbage falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!