Pork fillet with pepper sauce

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 250 g pork fillet(s)
• 50 ml olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 3 m.-large shallot(s)
• 4 cl brandy
• 375 ml Game stock
• 100 ml cream
• 1 tsp, leveled cayenne pepper
• Pepper, coarse, black
• Pepper, crushed, mixed
• Butter, or clarified butter
• Salt
• Cherry liqueur or cranberries, optional

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Rest time approx. 2 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 35 minutes; Total time approx. 3 hours

Rinse the pork fillet under cold water and then pat dry with kitchen paper. Crush the garlic cloves with the salt (one teaspoon per clove) in a mortar and pestle. Empty the contents of the mortar into a bowl. Then add the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram to the bowl and mix well. Place the fillets in a bowl and season on all sides with the marinade. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (we recommend about 3 hours). To avoid being pressed for time during the next steps, I recommend preparing the following ingredients: Peel the shallots and chop them as finely as possible, and set aside the peppercorns. Measure and set aside each of the brandy, game stock, and cream. Have the salt and cayenne pepper ready. Preheat the oven to 70°C. Heat a pan and add butter or clarified butter. Add enough to completely cover the bottom of the pan. Carefully sear the fillets in the pan and season with a little salt and pepper. Place the fillets in an ovenproof dish and keep warm in the oven at 70°C. Add finely chopped shallots to the pan in which the fillets were sautéed and cook until translucent. Then add the brandy and cracked pepper. After about 20 seconds, add the game stock, cream, cayenne pepper, and a small pinch of salt. Optionally, you can add cherry liqueur or cranberries (if you’re unsure, don’t bother). Allow the sauce to thicken. Once thickened, serve the fillets with the sauce. Serve with red cabbage and spaetzle (noodles) or potato wedges as a side dish.