Recipe(tried): Pork tenderloin and Chilled Apple Salad

Here's a favorite for when I get in the mood for comfort food... The Chilled apple salad makes a nice change from traditional applesauce.

Pork tenderloin---italian style

1 boneless pork tenderloin (about 2.5 pounds)
2 Tb. butter, at room temperature
2 oz. proscuitto, thinly sliced and then chopped
2 Tb. rosemary chopped
1 Tb. garlic finely chopped
seasoned salt
pepper or cayenne

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Using the tip of a sharp knife, cut slits into the surface of the roast approximately 1 inch long...and not too deep... maybe about 1/4 inch or so. Oh... and don't forget the side ends of the meat!

3. Combine the butter, proscuitto, rosemary and garlic in a small bowl and mix them together thoroughly. Spread this mixture over the roast, making sure it gets into the slits.

4. Sprinkle seasoned salt and freshly ground pepper all over the roast. Sometimes I like to add a small sprinkle of cayenne for a little kick.

5. Using a cookie cooling wire rack, or a special roasting rack. Place the roast on the rack and into a pan or cookie sheet with sides to catch the drippings. The most important thing to remember is to not place the roast into the pan without being elevated...because there will be drippings from the roast... and by doing it this way... a savory crunch crust will form as it cooks.

6.The loin of pork should be cooked for about 27 mins per pound in a 350F oven. This should take about 1 hour and 10 mins.

7. Remove the pan from the oven and cover the roast loosely with aluminum foil. Letting it stand for about 15 mins. before cutting. (This way the juices will go back into the meat and be really juicy.)

You might want to try serving it with:

An Apple salad:

3 Granny Smith Apples or any tart flavored apple you can find... chopped.

2 Tb. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. celery seeds
2 tsp. finely chopped onion
2 Tb. cider vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil

1. Place the apples in a medium bowl.

2. Combine all of the rest of the ingredients in a small jar. Cover tightly and shake well. Pour over the apples ... and there you have it... !!!