twoforjoy Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 I've had a pork tenderloin going in my crock pot all day, and just realized that I'm missing a key ingredient in the sauce I was planning on making. I don't have the car, so I can't run to the store. What can I whip up with just routine fridge/pantry stuff to pour over the tenderloin? We're having roasted brussel sprouts and cheese grits as sides, if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Honey mustard sauce! 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard 1-1/2 Tablespoons honey 1-1/2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 Tablespoon apple juice 2 cloves of garlic, minced In a small bowl combine Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil and minced garlic. Simmer on stove until everything melds beautifully and pour over the pork. (adjust amounts as needed/desired) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 You could make the Apple Cidar Vinegar sauce, which I love. 2/3 cup Apple Cidar vinegar 2 T balsamic vinegar 1-2 T butter You can also add a little brown sugar to this. Melt the butter in a saucepan, whisk in the vinegars. Cook down just a bit. Or you could try Balsamic Vinegar Sauce: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup chicken broth 1-2 T butter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Or you could try Balsamic Vinegar Sauce: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup chicken broth 1-2 T butter All the sauces sound good, but we've got a winner, because this is stuff I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Simmer down some apple cider or apple juice to about 1/2 to 1/4 volume. Add some cranberries and sweeten as desired. I season it with ginger and a tiny bit of nutmeg. Makes a great tart apple glaze. If still thin, I use a bit of cornstarch to thicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 All the sauces sound good, but we've got a winner, because this is stuff I have. Goody! I hope you like it. We use those two sauces a lot, because I usually have those ingredients on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Drat! I wanted to win! :D How about this nutella marinade, perhaps? 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 TBS Nutella 1/4 cup espresso (instant is fine) 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Lemon juice from half of a lemon Saute the onions in a pan over medium high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. In a food processor, mix together the Nutella, olive oil, espresso (you have to make it beforehand), cooked onions, squeezed juice from half of a lemon, and the cayenne and cumin. Mix together until it appears to be well blended. Can be used as a marinade or just simmered stovetop and drizzled gracefully, decadently, over the meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 Drat! I wanted to win! :D How about this nutella marinade, perhaps? 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 TBS Nutella 1/4 cup espresso (instant is fine) 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Lemon juice from half of a lemon Saute the onions in a pan over medium high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes. In a food processor, mix together the Nutella, olive oil, espresso (you have to make it beforehand), cooked onions, squeezed juice from half of a lemon, and the cayenne and cumin. Mix together until it appears to be well blended. Can be used as a marinade or just simmered stovetop and drizzled gracefully, decadently, over the meat. DH is REALLY lucky I didn't see this before I made the sauce. He's not a Nutella fan, but I wouldn't have cared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Country Mama Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Does that mean I win second place? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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