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ZD Wines Celebrates 40th Years!

Celebrating 40 years of passion, dedication, family tradition and world-class winemaking, ZD Wines is thankful for the success and support garnered over the past few decades and we are looking forward to seeing what lies ahead.

 

Spanish Pork Skewers

with Gold Raisin-Toasted Almond Sauce

ZD Wines Pinot Noir, Carneros

Executive Chef Greg Cole, Celadon

 

Ingredients:

4 Pork tenderloins, sliced into ½ inch medallions
6 Bay leaves
½ cup sherry vinegar
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. cumin
2 Tbsp. Spanish paprika
½ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
½ cup olive oil
2 tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper

 

Golden Raisin - Toasted Almond Salsa:
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup golden raisins
¼ cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
¼ cup Pinot Noir
Zest of one lemon
1 Tbsp. dried basil

 

Belgium Endive and Cranberry Salad
3 heads Belgium endive, thinly sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. white truffle oil
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste

 

Directions:

Combine bay leaves, sherry vinegar, oregano, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender and process until smooth. Marinate the pork in paprika marinade and refrigerate overnight.

Skewer pork medallions onto bamboo or steel skewers. Grill over a hot barbecue or roast in 450° oven until just done. Serve with golden raisin - toasted almond sauce and Belgium endive and dried cranberry salad (recipes below).

Golden Raisin Toasted Almond Salsa:
Toast almonds in a 450° oven until golden brown. Combine all ingredients. Serve with Spanish pork skewers.

Belgium Endive and Cranberry Salad:
Combine all ingredients and mix well.

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