Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Plum Sauce

Name: Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Plum Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 shallots, sliced; 3 fresh thyme sprigs, or more to taste; 2 firm plums, pitted and each cut into 4 wedges; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon cold butter

4.6

(59)

45 Reviews

14 Photos

When shopping for this recipe be sure to choose plums (or any other stone fruit) that are fairly firm so they keep their shape after roasting. You know that selfish jerk that has to feel-up every piece of fruit before deciding on one? This time, be that jerk.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on January 14, 2022

14

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 red onion, sliced
2 shallots, sliced
3 fresh thyme sprigs, or more to taste
2 firm plums, pitted and each cut into 4 wedges
1 cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon cold butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Generously season pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
Heat oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tenderloin until browned on all sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer tenderloin to a plate.
Saute onion with a pinch of salt in the same skillet until just softening, 3 to 5 minutes. Add shallots, reduce heat to medium, and cook and stir until shallots and onion are golden brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
Stir thyme into onion mixture; place tenderloin over onion mixture, and set plum quarters, skin-side down, around pork tenderloin. Transfer skillet to preheated oven.
Cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer pork and plums to a plate.
Place skillet over medium-high heat and pour water and balsamic vinegar into onion mixture. Bring mixture to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook and stir until liquid is reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes; remove from heat. Whisk butter into mixture until melted and sauce is shiny. Pour sauce over pork and plums.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

370	Calories
15g	Fat
23g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 370
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	21%
Cholesterol 104mg	35%
Sodium 182mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 16mg	81%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 929mg	20%

* 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.