Recipe: Tequila Tenderloin (pork)

TEQUILA TENDERLOIN

1/4 cup prepared mustard
2-pound pork tenderloin
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, cut into halves
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
2 teaspoons ground red chiles
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup snipped parsley (for garnish)

Spread mustard over pork.

Heat oil and garlic in skillet until hot. Cook pork in oil over medium heat until brown.

Remove garlic. Stir in remaining ingredients except parsley. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until pork is done, about 30 minutes.

Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.

Serves 6
Source: Victory Waltz Across Texas Cattle Baron's Ball cookbook