Crunchy slices of toasted baguette serve as a fantastic canvas to host tasty pork tenderloin, fruity preserves, a delectable Spanish cheese, and leafy arugula in a sophisticated bite for afternoon tea. Pictured with our Pea and Walnut Vol-Au-Vents and Turkey, Brie & Apple Tea Sandwiches.
Pork Tenderloin Crostini with Apricot Preserves & Manchego Cheese
Serves: 24
Ingredients
- 24 slices baguette
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons apricot preserves*
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1 (8-ounce) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ounces Manchego cheese, thinly shaved
- 2 ounces arugula
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange baguette slices on prepared baking sheet. Brush baguette slices with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Bake until golden brown and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
- In a small bowl, stir together preserves and vinegar until well combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pork with remaining 1 1⁄2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt, sage, and pepper. Add pork to skillet, and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 150°. Let rest for 15 minutes. Slice pork very thinly.
- Spread a thin layer of preserves mixture onto each toasted baguette slice (crostino). Arrange layers of pork, cheese, and arugula on top of preserves mixture on each crostino. Serve immediately.
Notes
*We used Bonne Maman Apricot Preserves.
Make-Ahead Tips: Pork tenderloin can be seared a day in advance and refrigerated, which makes it even easier to slice. Baguette slices can be toasted a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. Assemble crostini just before serving.
Make-Ahead Tips: Pork tenderloin can be seared a day in advance and refrigerated, which makes it even easier to slice. Baguette slices can be toasted a day in advance and stored in an airtight container. Assemble crostini just before serving.
