Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Plum Reduction

Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Plum Reduction

A nice cozy meal for when the nights get colder. It is great with orzo and walnut pilaf! I just happened to have spare blueberry juice, but any juice would work.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ plums, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons blueberry juice (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

Step 2
Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until the oil shimmers; gently lay the tenderloin into the hot oil. After about 1 minute, gently loosen the meat from the bottom of the skillet, if necessary. Cook until the pork is seared a golden brown color, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to the lined baking sheet.

Step 3
Roast the seared tenderloin in the preheated oven until a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Remove the pork from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into medallions.

Step 4
Cook the plums, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, honey, and blueberry juice in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring often, until the plums are soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the sauce to the saucepan and simmer until reduced and thickened to the consistency of apple butter, about 5 more minutes. Spoon plum sauce over the sliced pork to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176
Calories
6g
Fat
12g
Carbs
18g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat1g 7%
Cholesterol49mg 16%
Sodium42mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate12g 4%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars12g
Protein18g
Vitamin C2mg 12%
Calcium11mg 1%
Iron1mg 5%
Potassium334mg 7%

*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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