ROASTED PORK LOIN OR TENDERLOIN WITH TARRAGON

Prepare a pork loin or tenderloin your favorite way.  This is really just a sauce to
spoon over the slices for serving.

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter

  • 3 T. minced shallots

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 2-3 T. strong Dijon mustard

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 2-3 T. chopped fresh tarragon

Melt butter. Add shallot and sauté slowly for about 5 minutes.  Add chicken broth and let cook until almost totally evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Whisk in 2 T. of the mustard and the cream and simmer until the sauce is
slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 T. of the tarragon and season with salt and pepper.  Remove from heat and keep warm.