How do you feed a hungry household an a budget? The Dutch descendants have been doing it for centuries by utilizing the classic Dutch oven. It is time to “Chef-up” some standard dishes and wake up your family to quality cuisine. Try my bacon crusted apple chutney pork tenderloin. I call it “Kelly’s Amsterdam Fusion.”
First, trim a large pork tenderloin. With a sharp knife, carefully slice a long linear cut just 3/4 inch from the bottom but stop just before reaching the end. The goal is to end up with one continuous slice of pork. Next begin on the side where the blade just stopped and slice a long linear cut 3/4 inch above the first cut. This will give you one whole continuous slice of pork loin. Fill the pork slice lines with apple chutney and let those wonderful chutney spices infuse the dressed pork loin in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, place the pork loin in a Dutch oven and set it onto thick slices of oranges. Pour a 1/2 cup of prune juice mixed with 1/2 cup of brandy over the top of the tenderloin. Cover and thoroughly cook the pork at 400°F. Separately, prepare crisp bacon and crumble. Just before serving the tenderloin, top it with the bacon crumbles for my delectable “Amsterdam Fusion.” © Kelly McBride Loft