pork tenderloin
Lean swine cut
Pork tenderloin is a cut of meat from the muscle that runs along the backbone of a pig—lean, boneless, and relatively small.
It's prized for tenderness and cooks quickly: She roasted a pork tenderloin with garlic and rosemary.
In the Midwest, a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is a regional specialty, typically pounded flat and fried until it extends well beyond the bun.
Boneless piece of meat
- cutletThin breaded meat slice
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
- wholeFull and undivided
- butterfliedSplit and flattened
trimmed · silverskin · boneless · portion · slice · crosscut · roast · chops
Full of moisture
Pungent culinary bulb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- thymeAromatic culinary herb
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- mustardTangy seed-paste condiment
paprika · cumin · fennel · coriander · black pepper · salt · herbs · rub
Pale red hue
- mediumMiddle size or state
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
- carryoverAmount brought forward
- restingIn a state of stillness
overcooked · dry · seared · caramelized · browned · crust · charred
Cooked fruit puree
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- mashed potatoesPulverized cooked tubers
- chimichurriArgentine herb-oil condiment
- pan sauceSauce from deglazed drippings
mushroom sauce · apple cider · cranberry · glaze · chutney · polenta · coleslaw
Filled beyond capacity
- medallionsLarge decorative discs
- stroganoffBeef in sour cream sauce
- schnitzelBreaded fried meat slice
- stir-fryQuick-cook in hot oil
tacos · sandwiches · salad · char siu · tonkatsu · adobo · kebabs · fajitas
filet
Boneless piece of meat
butterflied · trimmed · silverskin · boneless · portion · slice · crosscut · roast · chops
juicy
Full of moisture
garlic
Pungent culinary bulb
mustard · paprika · cumin · fennel · coriander · black pepper · salt · herbs · rub · crust
pink
Pale red hue
- mediumMiddle size or state
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
- carryoverAmount brought forward
resting · overcooked · dry · seared · caramelized · browned · crust · charred
applesauce
Cooked fruit puree
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- mashed potatoesPulverized cooked tubers
- chimichurriArgentine herb-oil condiment
pan sauce · mushroom sauce · apple cider · cranberry · glaze · chutney · polenta · coleslaw
stuffed
Filled beyond capacity
- medallionsLarge decorative discs
- stroganoffBeef in sour cream sauce
- schnitzelBreaded fried meat slice
stir-fry · tacos · sandwiches · salad · char siu · tonkatsu · adobo · kebabs · fajitas · scallopini
marinade
Seasoned steeping liquid
grilling · pan-frying · sautéing · stuffing · wrapping · resting · slicing · pounding · tying · butterflying
- tenderloinfilet mignon, filet, chateaubriand, center cut, medallion
- Protein Sourceschicken, beef, eggs, fish, tofu
- entreessteak, chicken, roast beef, prime rib, filet mignon
- lean proteinschicken breast, turkey breast, lean beef, skinless chicken, white meat
- Main Dishesturkey, chicken, roast, lasagna, pot pie
- Meat Cutsribeye, t-bone, flank steak, skirt steak, short rib
pork tenderloinpork belly
Fatty porcine underside cut
bacon · fatback · lardo · pork shoulder · pork butt
pork tenderlointofu
Coagulated soy milk block
seitan · tempeh · Beyond Meat · plant-based protein · legumes
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