Jenny's Pan-Seared Rib Eye a la Alton Brown

 

This steak is SO good, you won't believe it was done indoors, so simply... serve with a Twice-Baked Potato and you've got it made.

 

Another recipe from Alton Brown, 'Good Eats', Food Network.

 

1 boneless rib eye steak, 1 1/2-inch thick

Canola oil to coat

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

Place 10 to 12-inch cast iron skillet in oven and heat oven to 500 degrees. Bring steak(s) to room temperature.

 

When oven reaches temperature, remove pan and place on range over high heat. Coat steak lightly with oil and season both sides with a generous pinch of salt. Grind on black pepper to taste.

 

Immediately place steak in the middle of hot, dry pan. Cook 30 seconds without moving. Turn with tongs and cook another 30 seconds, then put the pan straight into the oven for 2 minutes. Flip steak and cook for another 2 minutes. (This time is for medium rare steaks. If you prefer medium, add a minute to both of the oven turns.)

 

Remove steak from pan, cover loosely with foil, and rest for 2 minutes. Serve whole or slice thin and fan onto plate.

 

Jenny's Pork Tenderloin a la' Pat Neff

 

From a dear friend, some of the best Pork Tenderloin you'll ever eat... thanks, Pat! You're one of the *nicest* people I ever met.

 

Small Pork Tenderloin (comes in vacuum-sealed packet from Hormel) seasoned with fresh cracked pepper and garlic powder. Marinate in::

 

1/3 C Olive Oil

1/3 C Soy Sauce

1/3 C White Wine

 

Grill over charcoal, brushing with equal parts butter, Strawberry preserves and Gran Mariner (orange-flavored liqueur).

                                                                                                             

Jenny's Beef Stroganoff

 

This is THE best beef stroganoff you'll ever eat... and it's quick. It's easy. What more could you ask?

 

Butter and/or olive oil for frying

8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (I double this)

2 medium onions, diced (I only use 1 onion, but it's a big one!)

1 (20-ounce) sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch strips

Flour for dredging

1/2 cup red or white wine, plus more for deglazing pan

16 ounces beef stock

1 pint sour cream

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper

Egg noodles or rice as an accompaniment

Garnish: parsley

 

In a hot sauté pan melt butter and sauté the mushrooms first then add the onions. The mushrooms take a little longer.

 

In a separate pan brown strips of sirloin that have been dredged in flour. Set aside. When the onions and mushrooms are done, deglaze both of the pans with a little white or red wine and combine all ingredients into one pan.

 

Add 2 cups beef stock, white wine or water and 1/2 of the pint of sour cream. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. During the cooking the sour cream will separate and some of the butterfat will become visible. This is normal, just stir the pot. Just before serving add the balance of the sour cream, stir to combine. Serve over noodles or rice and garnish with parsley.

 

This is especially good with home-made bread and a salad... and I've been known to leave out the parsley.

 

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"The second day of a diet is always easier than the first.

By the second day you're off it." ~Jackie Gleason