Pork is a very versatile and sometimes overlooked meat. It can be used in a wide array of dishes suitable for any season and taste. Here is a nice, easy and delicious recipe to treat your guests or family.

Serves:             4

Total Time:     25 minutes

Ingredients

• - 2 tablespoons olive oil
• - 1 pork tenderloin (500g)
• - salt and black pepper
• - 350g Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
• - 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
• - 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted almonds, chopped

Directions

1. - Heat oven to 200º C. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the skillet to oven and roast until the pork is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Let rest before slicing.
2. - Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a second large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, apricots, almonds, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper and cook, tossing, until the Brussels sprouts are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with the pork.

Recommended wine: The Arniston Bay Pinotage Rosé will complement this dish. This is a light , fresh and fruity easy drinking wine which is perfect for this meal.

The wine:

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