Sugar and Salt Pork with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Preserved Lemons

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the sugar, salt, water and dried spices.
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   Add the pork tenderloin and brine for at least 2 hours.
3. 3
   Do not let sit in the brine for more than 24 hours.
4. 4
   Remove from the brine and pat dry.
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   Cover and place in the refrigerator until cooking time.
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   1/2 cup sugar
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   1/4 cup kosher salt
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   1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
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   Combine the sugar salt and pepper and sprinkle on pork tenderloin generously.
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    Sear in a hot pan and finish in a 400 degree F oven until desired temperature.
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    Cooking to medium is recommended.
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    2 medium sized sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 2- inches thick
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    Water for boiling
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    2 tablespoons freshly ground cumin
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    1/2 cup olive oil
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    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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    Blanch the sweet potatoes in boiling water until firm, but not soft.
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    Remove from the boiling water and place on paper towel until all water is absorbed.
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    Heat a shallow oven-proof pan and add the olive oil.
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    Place the sweet potatoes in the pan, sprinkle with ground cumin, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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    Roast until both sides are golden brown.
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    2 cups granulated sugar
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    4 cups cold water
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    2 sprigs thyme
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    2 large lemons sliced paper thin
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    Combine the sugar, water and thyme.
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    Bring to a boil and add the lemon slices.
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    Bring back to a boil.
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    Remove from heat and set aside.
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    To assemble dish: Arrange the sweet potatoes on a plate and slice the pork tenderloin in to 3-inch medallions.
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    Place the pork on top of the sweet potatoes and garnish with the preserved lemon slices.
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    Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt.