Pork Tenderloin on a Vegetable Bed
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 4-6
About This Recipe
“I got the original recipe from Johanna Jones-she owns and operates a pig farm in South Carolina. This is a “wow, clean out the garden, all in one yummy” summer recipe. I’ve changed the peppers-she used green and I’ve added more green onions-Johanna used three. Other than that “this is the Bomb!””
Ingredients
2teaspoons fresh thyme or 2teaspoonsdried thyme
1teaspoon cracked black pepper or 1 1/2 teaspoonsfresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoonsalt
1large pork tenderloin or 2smallpork tenderloin
2teaspoonsolive oil
1red bell pepper, sliced long
1orange bell pepper, sliced long
1yellow squash, cut the end’s off-stand on end and cut off bite sized chunks-turning as you go
1zucchini, cut the end’s off-stand on end and cut off bite sized chunks-turning as you go
5green onions, cut into 1 inch lengths
2 -3clovesgarlic, sliced thin
1canblack beans, rinsed and drained
1canstewed tomatoes( unseasoned)
Directions
Combine the thyme, pepper and salt.
Roll the pork, pressing the mixture into it.
Cook the tenderloin in oil, in a large-cast iron if you have it-skillet on medium heat until done-about 30 min.
Remove from the skillet, place on a cutting board and cover with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, same heat cook the remaining ingredients except beans and tomatoes to preference-we like the veg a bit underdone.
Add the beans and tomatoes and remaining thyme and heat through, about 4-5 min.
Spoon into a large serving plate-slice the pork thin and place on top.
A few thyme sprigs is a nice touch.
Reviews
“Just finished eating this.It was very good.Not too much I would change, except maybe to strain the tomatos.The kids and honey enjoyed it thoroughly.Will make again.”
“This was truly tasty and lovely to look at !I had to substitute a tad — found I had no black beans, so added some canned artichoke bottoms.Was delighted to see a new prep for zucchini and bell peppers.This will surely be made again.Thanks for posting, DiB.”
“Just made this delish dish.I liked the pork on the bed of peppers erc. However I wasn’t crazy about the black beans so I will leave them out next time.Will keep this on hand.Thank you for sharing.”