A roasted bison tenderloin is served topped with a fruity cherry and onion chutney with the tang of balsamic vinegar in this elegant main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (3 pound) bison tenderloin roast
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Cherry-Onion Chutney
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped onion
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 3 cups frozen tart red pitted cherries
- 1 medium pear, cored and chopped
- Salt and black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Brush the 1 tablespoon oil over bison tenderloin roast. For rub, stir together salt, thyme, and coarsely ground black pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle mixture evenly over bison tenderloin; rub in with your fingers.
Step 2
Place bison tenderloin on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into center of the bison tenderloin. Roast, uncovered, for 1 hour 10 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 135 degrees F for medium rare. (For medium, roast for 45 to 50 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 150 degrees F.)
Step 3
Transfer bison tenderloin to a cutting board. Cover bison tenderloin with foil; let stand for 15 minutes. Temperature of the bison tenderloin after standing should be 145 degrees F to 160 degrees F.
Step 4
Slice bison tenderloin across the grain and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with Cherry-Onion Chutney.
Step 5
Cherry-Onion Chutney: Heat the 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Cook onions in hot oil for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove onions from skillet; set aside. Add brown sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne pepper to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Add cherries. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add pears and cook for 5 more minutes or until pears are softened. Stir in cooked onion. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Tips
Note: Recipe developed and tested by the Better Homes and Gardens(R) Test Kitchen using High Plains Bison products.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 211 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat1g | 5% |
Cholesterol58mg | 19% |
Sodium207mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars20g | |
Protein21g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 15% |
Calcium33mg | 3% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium375mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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