Pork Tenderloin in Brandied Almond Cream Sauce

• pork tenderloin↗2 lbs
• lemon↗1⁄2
• salt and pepper
• slivered almonds↗1⁄2 cup
• oil2 teaspoons
• clove garlic↗1
• brandy↗2 tablespoons
• light cream↗3⁄4 cup
• parsley, chopped↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Trim the fat from the tenderloin and cut into 3/4 inch slices.

2. 2

   Sprinkle meat with the juice of 1/2 a lemon.

3. 3

   salt and pepper the meat, then let it sit till ready to cook.

4. 4

   Sauté the slivered almonds and garlic in the olive oil, till golden.

5. 5

   Remove from pan.

6. 6

   Discard garlic.

7. 7

   Sauté meat 8-10 minutes each side.

8. 8

   Transfer meat to warm plate.

9. 9

   Add brandy to pan and flame.

10. 10

    When flame dies, add cream, and stir well.

11. 11

    Add meat and almonds.

12. 12

    Heat thru and serve.