Directions: |
Directions:Trim off and discard the tenderloin’s silver skin and visible fat. Cut the meat in half lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise to create a total of 4 steaks. Season all over with 1/8 tsp. salt and pepper.
Heat 1 T. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, swirl to coat, then add the pork, cut sides down. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side – the meat should be nicely browned, with just a hint of pink at the center (internal temperature of 145 degrees at the thickest part). Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep it warm.
Cut the onion into thin slices. Cut the bread into small cubes, placing them in a small, dry skillet as you work. Pick enough leaves from the parsley stems to yield ½ cup loosely packed.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet in which you browned the meat. Add the onion, stirring to coat and to dislodge any browned bits in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes or just until softened.
While the onion cooks, cut the garlic into thin slices, adding them to the onion as you go. Cook for about 1 minute, to soften the garlic. Add the broth and cook for a minute, until warmed through.
Add the almonds to the bread cubes in the dry skillet. Place over medium-high heat and toast the mixture for 4-5 minutes, until fragrant and lightly browned. Stir often to avoid scorching. Remove from heat and pick out and reserve a generous pinch of the toasted almonds.
Transfer the onion-broth mixture to a blender along with the vinegar, the remaining toasted bread-almond mixture, the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and all but a generous pinch of the parsley leaves. Puree to form a smooth sauce (for about 30 seconds). Add a little broth to achieve the desired consistency.
Chop the remaining parsley leaves. Uncover the pork and cut each piece into 4 or 5 slices. Spoon sauce on each plate, using all of it to create a bed for each portion of meat. Arrange the pork slices on top each portion of sauce. Garnish with the chopped parsley leaves and remaining toasted almonds. |
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