20 August 2010

Pork Tenderloin Saucisson - Tasso seasoning

What you need
  • pork tenderloin
  • salt
  • sugar
  • cognac - or brandy, bourbon, whatever
  • tasso seasoning - let's go NOLA
Rub the pork tenderloin in a 50/50 salt/sugar mix
Throw into a zip lock bag, pour in the rest of the salt sugar and toss into the fridge
Occassionally pour out the accumlated liquid
Let sit for a couple of days
Rinse off salt/sugar
Rub with cognac, whiskey, whatever
Now in Jacques Pepin recipe he uses herbs de provence
I chose to go tasso.  Tasso is a New Orleans pork seasoning.

Tasso seasoning
What you need
  • brown sugar
  • cayenne
  • paprika
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • white pepper
  • garlic powder
  • cinnamon
Portions and amounts to taste, Cher. Laissez le Bon temp rouler.
Rub your loins with tasso, Cher
Wrap in cheesecloth
Truss up with butchers twine
And dangle off a shelf in your fridge
Let it dangle for a couple or three weeks
Slice thinly and enjoy any way you want.  Put on some crackers and cream cheese.  C'est bon.

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