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Pork and Ricotta Crostini

Servings 10
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Farmer John Pork Tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon, Italian seasoning blend, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 long baguette cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • balsamic glaze
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 425° F. Rub all sides of pork tenderloin with olive oil and place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper evenly over tenderloin.
  • Roast 25-30 minutes per pound until internal temperature reaches 150° F. Remove pork tenderloin from oven and let stand 5-10 minutes. Cut into thin slices.
  • In small bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, remaining Italian herb mix, remaining garlic powder and onion powder until well combined. Set aside.
  • Place baguette slices on large baking sheet and bake 2-4 minutes per side while pork tenderloin is standing.
  • To assemble, spread about 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese mixture on one side of each baguette slice; top with thin slices of pork. Garnish with drizzle of balsamic glaze and parsley.
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