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Pork tenderloin wrapped in speck with agretti

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Ingredients

For the pork tenderloin:

  • 1 + 1/3 lb pork tenderloin (600 g)

  • 1 + 3/4 oz speck slices (50 g)

  • 2/3 oz honey Dijon mustard (20 g)

  • Fresh thyme, to taste

  • Fresh marjoram, to taste

  • Extra virgin olive oil, as needed

  • Fine salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

For the agretti:

  • 1 + 1/10 lb agretti (salsola soda), cleaned (500 g)

  • 1 garlic clove

  • Extra virgin olive oil, as needed

  • Fine salt, to taste

For serving:

  • 7 oz demi-glace (200 g)

  • Fresh marjoram, to garnish

  • Maldon salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Clean the pork tenderloin by trimming off excess fat, then cut it into 4 medallions of about 5 + 1/3 oz each.

  • Brush each medallion with a thin layer of honey Dijon mustard.

  • Wrap each piece with a slice of speck and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and marjoram. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

  • In a hot non-stick skillet, sear the medallions on all sides for 5–7 minutes until nicely browned.

  • Transfer the medallions to a baking dish and roast in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 149°F (65°C).

  • Meanwhile, trim and wash the agretti.

  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet with a garlic clove, then sauté the agretti with a pinch of salt for about 5 minutes, until tender.

  • Once the pork is done, remove from the oven and brush again with a little mustard if desired.

  • Plate the pork over the agretti, add a spoonful of demi-glace if using, and finish with fresh marjoram and a sprinkle of Maldon salt.

Creator
Half Sardinian and half German, born on the border with Hungary, Sebastian is the resident chef creator of GialloZafferano. He offers his community an irresistible glimpse into his contemporary and genuine cuisine, meticulously crafted even in the simplest preparations. He graduated from the most prestigious Italian cuisine training center, ALMA - Scuola Internazionale di Cucina Italiana. He is extremely attentive to raw materials, and in his videos, he surprises everyone with his meticulousness and the tricks of the trade that make his dishes unique in taste and presentation. Since 2024, he has been the Resident Chef Creator of GialloZafferano.