Pork Saltimbocca

Pork Saltimbocca

In Italy, ‘saltimbocca’ means ‘jumps in the mouth.’ This tender, juicy and delicious pork tenderloin is finished with a rich meaty sauce and will certainly please your palate.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Yield:
2 servings
Servings:
2

Ingredients

Stock

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • chopped pork trimmings (optional)
  • 1 cup homemade or low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup water, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 fresh sage leaves, or as needed
  • 4 large, thin slices prosciutto
  • 2 teaspoons all purpose flour for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2/3 cup dry white wine

Directions

Step 1
Remove silvery membrane from surface of the tenderloin with a sharp knife. Reserve the trimmings. Trim off the small "head" pieces of the tenderloin where there is a natural separation; this is optional. Reserve.

Step 2
Cut tenderloin in half crosswise to make 2 equal portions. Cut each half lengthwise in half to make 4 pieces. Transfer to a bowl; refrigerate while you start the sauce.

Step 3
Chop the reserved trimmings very fine. Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat until caramelized and nicely browned, 4 or 5 minutes. Stir in broth and gelatin. Stir in water. Cook and stir over medium or medium-low heat at a low simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water if it reduces too quickly.

Step 4
Place pork sections between to pieces of plastic wrap. Pound to a thickness of about 1/4 to 1/8 inch thick. Remove top sheet of plastic wrap. Turn each piece over. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Dust very lightly with about 2 teaspoons flour. Flip back over; sprinkle with black pepper only. Press 3 sage leaves onto surface of each piece of pork. Cover completely with prosciutto, cutting or tearing strips to fit. A bit of overlap is okay.

Step 5
Place sheet of plastic wrap back over the pork and pound very lightly to make sure the prosciutto sticks to the pork. Transfer to a plate; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

Step 6
Strain pork broth into a bowl.

Step 7
Place skillet over high heat; add olive oil. When olive oil is hot and shimmering, place pork pieces in the oil prosciutto side down. Cook about 3 minutes. Carefully turn pieces and cook another minute. Remove skillet from heat. Transfer pork to warm serving plates.

Step 8
Blot excess oil from skillet with paper towels. Add wine and pork broth. Cook over high heat until mixture thickens and reduces by about half, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 9
Spoon hot sauce over pork sections.

Chef’s Notes:

You can use veal or chicken breasts instead of pork in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

552
Calories
30g
Fat
5g
Carbs
49g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 552
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 38%
Saturated Fat9g 47%
Cholesterol149mg 50%
Sodium487mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate5g 2%
Dietary Fiber0g 0%
Total Sugars1g
Protein49g
Calcium40mg 3%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium780mg 17%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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