Pork Tenderloin with Citrus Slaw

original recipe by Giada

Sliced Pork Tenderloin with Citrus Slaw

INGREDIENTS:

SLAW

• 2 large oranges
• 1 grapefruit
• 1 tablespoon safflower or grapeseed oil
• 1/2 tablespoon light agave nectar or honey
• 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 small head of Napa cabbage, finely shredded (3 cups)

PORK

• Vegetable oil cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloins
• 1 tablespoon safflower or grapeseed oil

5 baked tortilla chips, crushed

DIRECTIONS:

1. For the slaw: Cut off the ends off 1 of the oranges and then use the knife to slice off all of the peel and white pith underneath. Using a paring knife, and holding the orange in your hand, slice between the membranes to release the segments. Cut the segments into ½-inch pieces and put into a bowl. Squeeze the juice from the membranes and reserve. Repeat with the remaining oranges and the grapefruit.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, 1 tablespoon of the reserved citrus juice, the agave, vinegar, horseradish, salt, and pepper. Add the citrus segments and cabbage. Toss until coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. For the pork: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a heavy baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer the pork to the prepared baking sheet and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 160°F, about 30 minutes. Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into ¼- to ½-inch-thick slices.
5. Divide the slaw among 4 plates. Arrange the sliced pork on top and sprinkle with the crushed tortilla chips.

-Derek