Posted Sep 21, 2021
Pork tenderloins are a quick-cooking main course. This recipe pairs pork with a blueberry balsamic glaze. It’s a different way to add fruit to your dinner and the tangy, sweet-savory sauce brings a unique twist to a classic meat.
Yield: 3-4 servings
Ingredients:
Glaze
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2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries from Joe’s Blues
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½ cup balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon maple syrup from Chicago Maple
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1 ½ tablespoons whole-grain mustard
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Pinch of salt
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Pinch of pepper
Pork
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1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin from one of Green City Market’s local, sustainable meat vendors
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Salt and pepper
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1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Make the Glaze
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Combine 1 cup of blueberries with the vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a quick boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat to mash the blueberries with a potato masher or large spoon. Then add the remaining 1 cup of blueberries.
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Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and decreases in volume.
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Stir in the maple syrup, mustard, salt, and pepper.
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Keep warm by covering with a lid.
Cook the Pork Tenderloin on the Stovetop
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Slice the pork into 1-inch thick medallions. Season with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil after the pan heats up. Add the pork in a single layer and sear, about 3 minutes each side.
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Pour ½ cup of the glaze into the skillet and turn the medallions over until each side is coated.
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Remove from the heat. Serve warm with extra glaze as needed.
Or, Cook the Pork Tenderloins on a Pellet Grill!
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Preheat the pellet grill to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
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Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper.
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Cook for 20 - 30 minutes, or until the temperature of the thickest part of the meat hits 145°F, the safe temperature for serving pork.
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Place the meat on a carving board to rest for 5 minutes.
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Slice the tenderloin into 1-inch thick slices and coat with half of the warmed glaze.
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Serve warm with extra glaze as needed.
Pro Tips:
- If you use frozen blueberries, plan for a little extra time making your sauce on the stove.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure your pork is cooked evenly and to the right temperature.
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