Mediterranean Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is your best bet when you're cooking in a hurry as it cooks real fast.

Serves 4  Prep Time 10 minutes  Cooking Time 20 minutes

1/2 kilo pork tenderloin fillet
salt and pepper
1/2 tablespoon cumin
juice of half a lemon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
oil
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup sliced fresh button mushrooms
1 can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green olives

1  Season  pork tenderloin fillet with salt and pepper, cumin, and lemon juice. Set aside for 10 minutes.

2 Dredge pork in flour then pan-fry in hot oil until brown on both sides. Set aside.

3  Deglaze pan with wine. Simmer for a few minutes then add mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives. Bring mixture to a boil.

4  Return pork fillets to the pan. Simmer until pork is cooked through and sauce is reduced. Season sauce to taste.

Wine tip: How to choose wine for cooking? A bottle you'd be pleased to drink is the same wine that is bes for your cooked dishes.

Photography by David Hanson | Food Styling by Sharlene Tan | Prop Styling by Elaine P. Lim