Pork tenderloin with bbq sauce

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 20 minutes

Cooking time : 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Québec pork tenderloins, cut in half
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
• 8 slices bacon
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) barbecue sauce
• 4 potatoes, thickly sliced
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) butter
• 2 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 750 ml (3 cups) corn kernels
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a hot skillet, sear the pork medallions in some of the olive oil, 2 minutes on each side.
3. Wrap each medallion with 2 slices of bacon.
4. In the same hot skillet, sear the bacon around the medallions, 1 minute on each side.
5. Arrange the medallions on an ovenproof tray lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper, brush with the barbecue sauce and bake for 12 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, in a hot frying pan, sear the potato slices in the remaining olive oil for 2 minutes on each side.
7. Over low heat, add the butter, thyme and garlic and cook for 10 minutes.
8. Add the corn, salt and pepper and stir. Check seasoning.
9. Serve the medallions with the potato mixture.