Tequila Pork Tenderloin
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 cloves garlic
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1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin (all fat removed)
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1/4 cup prepared mustard
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1 small onion, chopped
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1/4 cup carrot, chopped
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1/4 cup celery, chopped
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4 small tomatoes, chopped
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1 lime, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 cup tequila
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1/2 cup snipped parsley
Heat oil and garlic in 10-inch skillet. Coat pork with mustard; cook pork over medium heat until brown. Remove garlic. Stir in remaining ingredients, except parsley. Cover; simmer until pork is tender, 30 minutes, more or less.
Let pork rest for about 15 minutes, then slice.
To serve, cover pork with vegetables; sprinkle with parsley.
Makes 4 generous servings.