How to Make Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Plum Reduction - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking a delicious, tender and flavorful pork dish, few cuts of meat can rival the pork tenderloin. This lean and juicy cut of meat can be prepared in a myriad of ways, but one particularly delicious and elegant option is to make a balsamic plum reduction to accompany the pork. This sauce gives the dish a sweet and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the natural richness of the pork tenderloin.

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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)

Information

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

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

    176 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 42mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 334mg