Pork tenderloin canapes

9 servings

15 minutes

Pork tenderloin canapé is an elegant and refined dish of French cuisine that embodies a balance of flavors and textures. Its origins trace back to French gastronomy, where the mastery of ingredient combinations turned appetizers into an art form. The tender pork tenderloin, slow-cooked in spices and baked to juiciness, is cut into small cubes perfect for an exquisite buffet. Dipping the meat in a sauce made of honey, mustard, and wine vinegar gives it a sweet-spicy note that harmonizes with crispy toast, fresh cucumber, and the piquancy of pearl onions. It’s an ideal choice for an aperitif that highlights the richness of flavor and presentation aesthetics while creating an impression of lightness and sophistication.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 94.5
• Proteins: 6.7g
• Fats: 5.8g
• Carbohydrates: 4.1g

Ingredients

• Spices: to taste
• Pork tenderloin: 300 g
• Honey: 30 g
• Mustard: 15 g
• Wine vinegar: 10 ml
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml
• Pickles: to taste
• Pearl onion: 50 g
• White bread: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Clean the pork tenderloin, coat it in spices, and let it rest for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork tenderloin: 300 g
   • Spices:  to taste

2. Wrap in foil and bake for at least 30 minutes.

3. Cool the prepared cut. It can be placed in the refrigerator for use the next day.

4. Cut the fillet into cubes, 3x3 cm or larger, but 'one bite' size.

5. For the sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of honey, 0.5 teaspoons of mustard, 1 teaspoon of wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 30 g
   • Mustard: 15 g
   • Wine vinegar: 10 ml
   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml

6. Dip the cubes in sauce and assemble the canapés in order: bread (can be toasted), cucumber slice, meat cube, pearl.

   Required ingredients:

   • White bread:  to taste
   • Pickles:  to taste
   • Pork tenderloin: 300 g
   • Pearl onion: 50 g