Pork Tenderloin in a Skillet with Saffron and Lemon Juice

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin 0 lbs
• Onion 1 head
• Meyer Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons
• Grated Lemon Zest 1 teaspoon
• Garlic 2 cloves
• Saffron a pinch
• Bay leaf 1 piece
• Vegetable Oil 5 fl oz

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Wash the meat thoroughly under running water, pat it dry, and cut it into portion-sized pieces.

Step 3

Pour 75 ml of vegetable oil into the skillet.

Step 4

Place the cut meat into the skillet. Put the skillet with the meat on the heat. Fry the meat over medium heat with the lid off.

Step 5

Turn the meat to the other side and continue frying over medium heat with the lid off until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Peel the onion, wash it well, cut it into small cubes or strips, and add it to the skillet with the meat.

Step 7

In a separate container, grate the zest of half a lemon and squeeze out 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Step 8

Peel the garlic, wash it, and press it through a garlic press into the container with the lemon juice.

Step 9

Add a pinch of saffron to the container with lemon juice and garlic. Mix all the ingredients.

Step 10

Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the meat and onion, add 1 bay leaf, season the meat with salt to taste, stir slightly, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for about 5–7 minutes.

Step 11

Serve hot or warm.