posted by Emma 07-15-100 9:15 PM
Pork Tenderloin with Herbed Breadcrumb Crust
6 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 3/4 teaspoons crumbled bay leaves
3 pounds pork tenderloins, trimmed
2 large eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Dip into eggs, then into breadcrumb mixture, coating completely.
Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of pork; cook until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Place on rack set in large roasting pan. Wipe out skillet. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon oil and pork.
Roast pork in preheated 375 degree F oven until crust is golden and thermometer inserted into center registers 155°F, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.