Pork filet mignon with wild mushrooms

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 45 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Pork Filet Mignon
  • Pork filet mignon : 4 pieces
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
• Wild Mushroom Sauce
  • Wild mushrooms (such as porcini or shiitake) : 8 ounces
  • Shallots : 2 small
  • Garlic : 2 cloves
  • White wine : 1/2 cup
  • Chicken broth : 1/2 cup
  • Heavy cream : 1/4 cup
  • Fresh thyme : 1 tablespoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Season the pork filet mignon with salt and black pepper on both sides.
• Heat olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
• Sear the pork filet mignon for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
• Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
• Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork rest for a few minutes before serving.
• Wild Mushroom Sauce
• Heat olive oil and butter in a separate skillet over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and garlic to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
• Add the wild mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become tender.
• Pour in the white wine and cook until it evaporates.
• Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
• Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
• Remove from heat.

Tips

• Make sure to let the pork filet mignon rest before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute and keep the meat tender.
• Serve the pork filet mignon with the wild mushroom sauce and garnish with fresh thyme leaves for added flavor.

Information

• Pork filet mignon is a tender and flavorful cut of meat that pairs well with earthy wild mushrooms.
• This recipe can be easily adjusted to serve more or fewer people by adjusting the quantities of the ingredients.