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Some people like to leave wine to breathe before pouring it and others feel exposure to air when the wine is in the glass does exactly the same job. Wine can be drunk from any vessel you have but crystal and glass are best because they do not impart any flavors to the wine and you can see the wine's color. Stemmed glasses are best, especially with sparkling wine and white wine, so the temperature of your hand does not heat the wine.

Red wine glasses are traditionally bigger than white wine glasses. Red wine is served in larger glasses because its rich aromas are given off better in this way. Sparkling wines are usually served in flutes, which stop them going flat too quickly. Dessert wines are served in small glasses because a portion of dessert wine is smaller than a portion of table wine.

If you are drinking an aged red wine or port, you might need to decant the wine by pouring it from the bottle into another vessel and leaving the sediment in the bottle. Most other wines do not contain sediment.

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A Picture of Pork Tenderloin and Rice Stir Fry with Green Peppers and Onion - this dish is made with pork tenderloin, rice, green peppers and onion and is a quick and easy stir-fry recipe. This quick and easy recipe will get rave reviews and will taste like you spent hours preparing it.

Easy and Tasty Pork Tenderloin Recipes

If you are looking for tasty pork tenderloin recipes to make in a hurry, look no further than this deliciously satisfying dish. If you have some leftover white long grain rice, it is even simpler to cook. It is often worth cooking extra rice because there are so many great rice recipes to try out.

The additional of a small amount of white wine to this dish, like with most wine recipes, just enhances the flavor. The onion, green peppers and oriental flavors bring out the rich pork tenderloin taste and this will definitely be a meal your family requests time and time again.

Pork Tenderloin and Rice Stir Fry with Green Peppers and Onion

Ingredients -

4 oz pork tenderloin, cut in to ½ inch cubes
4 ½ teaspoons canola oil
¼ cup medium white wine
½ cup sliced water chestnuts
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
4 tablespoons chopped green peppers
1 cup white onion, cut into fine rings
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups cooked long grain rice
¼ teaspoon sugar

Preparation:

Sauté the pork in a large skillet in 2 teaspoons of the oil for 3 to 5 minutes, until it is no longer pink. Remove the pork and keep it warm. In the same skillet, heat the rest of the oil. Add the onions, water chestnuts, green peppers and garlic. Stir fry until the vegetables are still crisp but tender.

Mix together the soy sauce, wine and sugar. Stir this into the vegetable mixture. Cook for a couple of minutes before returning the pork to the pan. Stir in the rice and cook for 3 to 5 more minutes or until everything is heated through. Stir occasionally. When it is ready, serve immediately.

Serves 4

Wine Suggestion:

Which Wine to Serve with This Recipe

Pinot Gris and Chardonnay suit many pork tenderloin recipes and this one is no exception. The crisp flavor of either of these wines can stand up to the slight sweetness of the dish. Pinot Gris and Chardonnay wines should be served at 50ºF. If it is a warm evening, you might want to serve the wine straight from the refrigerator and let it warm up a little throughout the meal.

Cooking with Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is a lean, healthy meat and it is almost as low in saturated fat as chicken breasts. The tenderloin is part of the pork loin and they usually come in packs of two. Because there is not much fat on a tenderloin, a little can go a long way, especially if you are flattening them to make medallions or using them in stir fry recipes.

You can season or marinate pork before cooking it, to enhance the flavor. It is very important not to overcook pork tenderloin when roasting it because this will dry the meat out. If a meat thermometer shows that the meat is between 150 and 165 degrees F inside, it is ready. Tenderloin is not the cheapest cut of meat but you can buy it in bulk in the sales and keep if frozen for up to six months. In addition, the fact that there is no bone or fat means that there is no waste on a tenderloin, unlike some other cuts.

Tenderloin Food Recipes

Pork tenderloin cooks very quickly. You can grill a tenderloin in under ten minutes. Pork tenderloin can be served hot or warm, making it great for buffets, picnics, or potluck suppers. You can pre-slice it and have a dipping sauce ready to serve with the tenderloin pieces.

Ground herbs and spices can be used as a dry rub for your pork. Even if you only apply the rub just before cooking, it will still enhance the flavor of the meat.