Pork Marsala

Marsala, an Italian fortifed wine, has a rich, smoky flavor that ranges from sweet to dry. Complete this meal with penne pasta and green beans.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup dry marsala wine
1/2 cup red wine
8 ounces fresh mushroom caps
1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Cooking Directions:

1. Cut tenderloin diagonally into cutlets. Pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
2. Heat oil and butter in heavy skillet. Brown cutlets on both sides. Remove from pan. Add garlic to pan, saute briefly.
3. Mix tomato paste with wines, add to pan with mushrooms. Stir to blend with pan juices. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
4. Return cutlets to pan and heat through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.