Pork Tenderloin in Tomatillo Salsa

Method

1. 1

   Prep ingredients

   Cut the pork tenderloin into 3 cm pieces, quarter the tomatillo, dice the poblano pepper and onion, mince the garlic, and chop the cilantro.
2. 2

   Brown the pork

   Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Add the pork tenderloin, season with 1/2 tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper, and turn the pieces to brown several sides.

   8 min

   Tip: Brown the pork in batches if the pan looks crowded.

3. 3

   Soften the vegetables

   Add the onion, poblano pepper, and garlic to the large deep skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently.

   6 min
4. 4

   Simmer with tomatillo

   Stir in the tomatillo and chicken broth, cover the large deep skillet, and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring once or twice.

   17 min

   Tip: If the sauce thickens before the pork is tender, lower the heat and add a splash of broth.

5. 5

   Rest the pork

   Let the pork rest in the covered skillet off the heat.

   3 min
6. 6

   Taste and serve

   Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with warm corn tortilla for scooping up the tomatillo sauce.

   2 min