What
is a bistro? Its a small and quaint local restaurant. What is bistro cuisine? Bistro cuisine is
relatively inexpensive and yes, its simple.
Over
the years, the Brainy Gourmet has demonstrated on a number of cooking
occasions how to use left over meat juices/gravies; i.e.
flavoring rice, pasta, meatloaf, etc. Today, I just so happen to have left over Swiss
Steak gravy that will make a delicious spicy pork loin in 'bourbon gravy'.
To
begin, you need to thaw or use a fresh cut 1 lb pork loin to be
marinated in sea salt/olive oil/balsamic vinegar/soy sauce and garlic
powder and dried herbs. After 15 min. the pork loin should seared
uncovered in the oven on about 400f (using convection) for about 6-7 minutes or
on the stove in a hot iron skillet.
Next, remove the
loin from the oven and top it off using any (recently kept refrigerated)
left over beef gravy and add some 'bourbon' sauce to taste. Then, pop
back in the oven for ten min. or more (depending on your heat
source: electric/gas/LP) and reduce the heat to 375/350f, cover with
foil and if using a skillet cover with a lid.
As
for the bourbon sauce...that is really easy. Just use a 'bourbon'
flavored barbecue sauce or any barbecue sauce you happen to have... drizzle some over the top before serving for a final finish.
Prepare a side of baked potato and green beans...
~ Tutti a Tavola!
