The seasonings includestar anise, which has a licorice-like taste that adds depth to the sauce.
What Is Salsify and Why Should I Use It In This Recipe?
Salsify, a root vegetable, may be substituted for half of the carrots in this recipe.
Credit: Andy Lyons
But what is salsify?
It looks like a long, slim parsnip and has white flesh with thick, heavy skin.
Ingredients
2(1-lb.
Preheat oven to 400F.
Sear Pork
Season pork generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
In a 12-inchovenproof skillet,heat oil over medium-high heat.
Sear on all sides until browned, about 6 minutes total.
Transfer the pork to a large plate; set aside.
Add Carrots and Chickpeas
Add carrots to pan.
Cook and stir until browned at the edges, about 5 minutes.
Add thechickpeasand 1/2 tsp.
Cook for 1 minute more.
Using a spatula, make two wide channels through the vegetables.
Place pork tenderloins in the channels so they rest directly on the pan surrounded by the carrots.
Place Pan in Oven
Transfer pan to oven.
Roast 10 to 15 minutes or until aninstant-read thermometerinserted into the center of a tenderloin registers 145oF.
The center should be rosy when cut into with a knife.
Transfer the pork to acarving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil.
Let rest for 10 minutes.
Simmer Roast and Season
Carefully place the pan with the vegetables over medium heat.
Add orange juice, water,cranberries, brown sugar, star anise, and paprika; mix well.
Stir in butter, parsley, and oregano.
Season to taste with salt.
Slice Pork and Serve
To serve, cut the pork on a slight diagonal into slices 1-inch-thick.
Serve with roasted vegetables.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
