Jacobson culinary Arts

JACOBSON CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY AT TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL- Savory Sweet Chili Pork Loin Filet

• 24-ounce pork loin filet • 3 Tablespoons olive oil • ½ cup diced red onions • ½ cup diced celery • ½ cup red wine • 1 Tablespoon garlic puree or finely chopped garlic • 3 sprigs fresh thyme • 1 teaspoon honey • ½ cup savory sweet chili grilling sauce • 1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes or small San Marzano tomatoes cut in half Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

In a large skillet over medhigh heat add olive oil. Sprinkle salt and freshly ground pepper all over pork loin filet Pan sear pork loin filet in skillet turning on all side as it browns. Remove pork loin from skillet and put into a roasting pan. Add wine to skillet while scraping the bottom of pan to remove all the brown bits, bring to boil.

Add onions, celery, thyme and honey to pan. Let simmer until soft.

Add tomatoes and savory sweet spicy grilling sauce until warmed through

Pour over pork loin filet and cover with foil

Roast at 350 in the oven for 20-25 minutes until reaches internal temperature of 145 degrees. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing

Slice pork and arrange on platter with pan drippings