Creamy Plant-Based Mushroom Sauce

Name: Loin with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients: 1 Whole-Cut Loin; 1 tsp fine sea salt; ¼ tsp cracked black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp plant-based butter; 2 sprigs of thyme; 1 sprig of rosemary; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp plant-based butter; 2 shallots (finely chopped); 2 cloves of garlic (minced); 8.8 oz. / 250 g brown button mushrooms (sliced into 0.2 inches / 0,5 cm thick slices); 4 sprigs of thyme / 1 tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp whiskey; 1 ⅔ cups / 400 ml plant-based cooking cream; ⅔ cup / 200 ml vegetable stock; 1 tsp parsley (finely sliced); 1 tsp chives (finely sliced); Quick-pickled red onions; A few sprigs of thyme for decoration

WITH WHOLE-CUT LOIN AND QUICK PICKLED RED ONIONS

I used to think the change in my flavor preference was the result of becoming a more refined, sophisticated adult. But sadly, I recently learnt our food preferences change due to a decrease in the number and sensitivity of our taste buds (aka getting f*#ing old). Anyway, I made this unnecessarily scientific intro to tell you if you didn’t like mushrooms as a teenager, there’s a possibility you’ll enjoy them as a withered husk of your former self (silver linings!). And how couldn’t you? This savory, earthy, silky mushroom cream sauce adds operatic levels of drama to any meat dish, elevating them beyond mere saltiness to realms of complexity and dynamism the younger generation couldn’t possibly comprehend… At least, that’s what I keep telling myself…and my shriveling taste buds… Bon appetit!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfectly Balanced - Savory plant-based meat gets paired with creamy, umami-packed mushroom sauce and acidic pickled red onions.

Easy to Prepare Ahead of Time - Make the sauce in advance to save on time and kitchen stress.
Stunning Festive Centerpiece - Serve sliced Loin on a large platter with creamy mushroom sauce and fresh thyme for an eye-catching main dish.

Key Ingredients for Loin with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Brown Button Mushrooms bring earthy umami and texture.
Shallots and Garlic build the aromatic base of the sauce.
Whiskey and Soy Sauce add depth and gentle smokiness.
Cooking Cream creates a luxurious, rich sauce.
Vegetable Stock prevents the creamy sauce from becoming too heavy, without diluting the flavour.
Whole-Cut Loin acts as a stunning centerpiece that pairs perfectly with the savory, umami-laced sauce.
Pickled Red Onions add crunch and acidity that brighten the dish, along with a stunning colour element.

Equipment You’ll Need

Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring cups and spoons
Kitchen scale
Measuring jug
A medium-sized saucepan or a large pan for making the sauce
Spatula or wooden spoon for stirring
Parchment-lined baking tray for baking the Loin
Small saucepan for melting plant-based butter
A spoon or a pastry brush for basting the Loin (you can also use the herbs)

How To Prepare Loin with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

1. Prep and Bake the Loin

Preheat the oven, and remove the Loin from its packaging. Season it with salt and pepper on all sides.

Add olive oil, plant-based butter, and a few sprigs of thyme and rosemary to a saucepan and heat up until the butter melts, and set aside.

Place the seasoned Loin on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with oil-butter mixture, and place it in the oven.

Baste the Loin with oil-butter mixture every 5-7 minutes, and bake for 20-25 minutes, unitel nicely browned and caramelised.

2. Make the Sauce

Heat olive oil and plant-based butter in a pan over medium heat. Once hot, add shallots and fry for 2-3 minutes before adding minced garlic. Mixing constantly to prevent burning, add mushrooms and thyme after a minute.

Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper, and cook until they have released all moisture and started to brown, about 7 minutes. Deglaze the pan with whiskey and soy sauce, and cook for another minute.

Pour over cooking cream and vegetable stock, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Once the sauce is done cooking, remove the sprigs of thyme and sprinkle over finely chopped parsley and chives.

3. Finishing touches

Once the Whole-Cut Loin is finished baking, remove it from the oven, and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into 0.4-0.8 inches / 1-2 cm-thick slices.

Spoon a bit of mushroom sauce onto a large serving plate. Neatly stack the Loin slices on top of the sauce. Ladle over more sauce, and sprinkle with thyme and pickled red onion.

Tips & Tricks

Use Fresh Herbs. They add both brightness and freshness, along with beautiful visual elements.
Plate It Up Nicely. Slice the Whole-Cut Loin and stack it neatly on an oval plate before drizzling it with the creamy sauce and sprinkling it with pickled red onions and sprigs of thyme.
Whip up Homemade Red Onions. They are super easy and affordable to prepare, and a great staple to keep in the fridge. You can find our recipe here.

FAQ

Can I prepare this sauce in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the sauce a day in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, swap soy sauce for tamari

*Note: while Marbles Meats aren’t gluten-free certified, we do not use gluten in our recipe.

Can I use different mushrooms for the sauce?

Of course, use your favorite mushrooms. A mix of different mushrooms like brown button, oyster, Maitake, or Shiitake would work very nicely.

Can I skip the alcohol?

Yes, leave out the whisky if you don’t want to use alcohol in your cooking.

What other product can I pair this vegan sauce with?

This creamy mushroom sauce works very well with Thick-Cut Filet and Meaty Meat Pork-ish, or Lamb-ish.

What should I pair this roast with?

Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy roasted potatoes, rice, or stuffing for the ultimate comfort.

Loin with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Author:

Špela Turk

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

At your next festive gathering, impress your guests (and yourself) with this creamy, saucy main dish situation. Whole-Cut Loin gets roasted in the oven with a healthy basting of infused plant-based butter until perfectly browned and caramelized. Once baked, it is sliced and served with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce and pickled red onions for a kick of much-needed acidity.

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Ingredients

Oven-roasted Whole-Cut Loin

1 Whole-Cut Loin
1 tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp cracked black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp plant-based butter
2 sprigs of thyme
1 sprig of rosemary

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp plant-based butter
2 shallots (finely chopped)
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
8.8 oz. / 250 g brown button mushrooms (sliced into 0.2 inches / 0,5 cm thick slices)
4 sprigs of thyme / 1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp whiskey
1 ⅔ cups / 400 ml plant-based cooking cream
⅔ cup / 200 ml vegetable stock
1 tsp parsley (finely sliced)
1 tsp chives (finely sliced)

To finish

Quick-pickled red onions
A few sprigs of thyme for decoration

Directions

Whole-Cut Loin

Preheat the oven to 374°F/190°C.
Remove the Whole-Cut Loin from the packaging, and season it with salt and cracked black pepper.
Combine olive oil, plant-based butter, and thyme in a small saucepan, and heat up until the butter is melted.
Place the Loin on a parchment-lined baking tray and drizzle with a bit of oil-butter mixture. Transfer to the preheated oven.
Roast the Loin for 20-25 minutes, until nicely browned, basting it with oil-butter mixture every 5-7 minutes.
Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

While the Loin is roasting, prepare the sauce. Heat olive oil and plant-based butter in a large pan over medium heat.
Once hot, add finely chopped shallots, and cook for 2-3 minutes before adding minced garlic.
Cook for a minute, constantly mixing to make sure that the garlic doesn’t burn.
Add sliced mushrooms and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the moisture that the mushrooms released has cooked off.
Deglaze the pan with whiskey and soy sauce, and cook for another minute.
Pour cooking cream and vegetable stock over the mushrooms, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Taste the sauce, and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Sprinkle in finely chopped parsley and chives.

Serve

Slice the roasted Whole-Cut Loin into 0.4-0.8 inches / 1-2 cm thick slices.
Spoon a bit of sauce on the serving platter, and top it with sliced Loin. Drizzle with a bit of extra sauce on top.
Decorate with thyme sprigs and pickled red onions.

Create this masterpiece, snap a picture, and tag us @juicymarbles to share your culinary triumph. Bon appétit!