Use the Anova Precision Oven’s sous vide mode and 100% steam for juicy, tender pork that’s impressive enough for a holiday dinner but easy enough for a weeknight meal.
Serves
2
Prep Time
00:05
Cook Time
01:10
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Ingredients
1 (1-pound)
pork tenderloin
2 tsp
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3
bay leaves
1 Tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp
unsalted butter
6 sprigs
fresh thyme
½ small
shallot, thinly sliced
2 small cloves
garlic, smashed with the back of a knife
Finishing salt, to taste
Steps
1. Preheat the Oven
Rack
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 100%
Temp: 147°F
Heat: Rear
2. Season Pork
Place the tenderloin on a rimmed sheet pan and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
3. Add Bay Leaves
Tuck the bay leaves under the tenderloin.
4. Insert Probe
Place the probe in the thickest part of the tenderloin.
5. Cook
Rack
Transfer to the oven, attach the probe, and cook until the pork has reached its target temperature, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 100%
Temp: 147°F
Heat: Rear
140°F Probe Target
6. Dry
Remove from the oven and remove the probe. Pat very dry with paper towels and discard bay leaves.
7. Heat Pan
Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil just begins to smoke, add the tenderloin and sear on 3 sides.
8. Add Butter and Aromatics
As you flip to the final side, add the butter, followed by the thyme, shallot, and garlic. Continue to sear, basting with the butter, until the pork is deeply browned.
9. Plate and Serve
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into medallions and transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with pan drippings and sprinkle with finishing salt. Serve.