Pork Marsala with Polenta

(from ruckeha’s recipe box)

Source: Food Network

Prep time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Meat

Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce tube polenta, cut into 12 rounds
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and cut on an angle into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, 2 sliced and 1 minced
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup Marsala wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus 1 teaspoon orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Preheat the broiler.

  2. Lay the polenta slices on a baking sheet and brush the tops with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper.

  3. Broil until browned around the edges and crisp, 12 to 14 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, season the pork with salt and pepper.

  5. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the pork and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side; remove to a plate.

  6. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the mushrooms, sliced garlic, shallot and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

  7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms brown in spots, 6 to 8 minutes.

  8. Sprinkle with the flour and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.

  9. Add the chicken broth and wine; bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

  10. Return the pork and any juices to the skillet.

  11. Cook over low heat until the pork is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes.

  12. Stir in the orange juice and season with salt and pepper.

  13. Combine the orange zest, parsley and minced garlic in a small bowl.

  14. Divide the polenta among plates. Top with the pork, mushroom sauce and parsley mixture.

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