How to Make Bison Tenderloin with Cherry-Onion Chutney - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking with bison, tenderloin is often seen as the cream of the crop. This lean and flavorful cut of meat has a tender texture and rich, earthy taste that pairs perfectly with a sweet and tangy chutney. In this recipe, we'll show you how to create a mouthwatering bison tenderloin with a delicious cherry-onion chutney that will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

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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
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups frozen tart red pitted cherries
  • 1 medium pear, cored and chopped
  • Salt and black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • 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.
  • Slice bison tenderloin across the grain and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with Cherry-Onion Chutney.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    211 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 207mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 375mg