Indulge in a culinary journey with our fig-glazed pecan-stuffed pork tenderloin, a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exceptional dish features a tender and juicy pork tenderloin generously stuffed with a delectable mixture of pecans, dried figs, aromatic herbs, and a touch of sweetness from honey. Enhanced with a luscious fig glaze, each succulent bite offers a symphony of sweet, savory, and nutty notes. Accompanying this main course are two captivating recipes: a creamy and tangy blue cheese dressing, perfect for drizzling over the tenderloin, and a refreshing and vibrant fig and arugula salad, adding a delightful crunch and a burst of freshness to your meal. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
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BALSAMIC-GLAZED FIG & PORK TENDERLOIN
I have a huge fig tree that produces an abundance of figs. One year I tried drying some and developed this sweet and smoky recipe as a result. Now it's a regular at family gatherings. -Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 12 kabobs.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut pork into 1-in. cubes. Combine next seven ingredients; rub over pork. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to grill. Meanwhile, make a glaze by whisking vinegar, honey, mustard and oil. Set aside., On water-soaked wooden skewers, thread pork cubes and fig halves. Grill, covered, on a greased rack over medium-high direct heat, turning occasionally, until a thermometer reads 145°, 8-10 minutes. During last half of grilling, brush cooked surfaces frequently with glaze., Let skewers stand for 5 minutes; add a tomato to each. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle lightly with blue cheese and basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
MAPLE AND PECAN GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN
This tenderloin is so easy to make. I love the sweet and savoriness of the meat. It is super juicy and tender. Enjoy!
Provided by Leah Stacey
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Get out all the ingredients needed.
- 2. Sprinkle the pork loin with salt. Heat the butter and oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the tenderloin and cook for 3 minutes per side or until brown.
- 3. Place the pork loin in the oven Bake for about 30 minutes. While Pork in baking Bring the pecans, maple syrup and coarse mustard to a boil in a saucepan, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Carefully remove the meat from the oven and spread the maple, nut mixture on top of the the loin.
- 4. Return the pan to the oven and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes or until 160 degrees is reached on the thermometer.
- 5. Remove the tenderloin to a serving platter and cover loosely with foil. Let stand for 10 minutes to let all the juice reach all the portions of the meat. Slice the pork and serve with sauce remaining in the skillet and juices on the serving platter.
PANKO-CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FIG GLAZE
I always seem to have a jar of fig butter in my fridge for charcuterie boards. This recipe puts it to use in new ways -- to coat the pork tenderloin before rolling in panko and simmered in a buttery glaze to serve alongside the pork. If you don't have fig butter, it's absolutely worth buying a jar! The flavors pair beautifully with the pork.
Provided by Gabriela Rodiles
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
- In a medium skillet, combine the panko, 2 teaspoons of the herbes de Provence, 2 teaspoons salt, several grinds black pepper and the olive oil. Toast the panko over medium heat watching carefully and stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Prepare your breading station with three shallow baking dishes or plates big enough to fit the pork: Put the flour in one dish. Whisk the eggs with the 2 tablespoons fig butter in the second dish. Transfer the toasted panko to the third dish.
- Season each pork tenderloin generously with salt. Coat each in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the egg and fig mixture. Coat with the panko, pressing gently to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Insert a probe thermometer into the middle of one tenderloin (or use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature after the suggested roasting time). Bake until cooked through and reaches 145 degrees F on the thermometer, 20 to 25 minutes.
- About 5 minutes before the pork is done, make the fig glaze: Combine the remaining 1/3 cup fig butter with 1/3 cup water, the vinegar, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened but still pourable, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and swirl the pan until the butter melts and creates a shiny glaze.
- Slice the pork and serve with the fig glaze on the side.
STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH FIGS
The end result of stuffing the loin with figs is quite fabulous. The figs are imbued with the flavor of the meat. The meat gains moisture, sweetness and complexity from the figs. The presentation is considerably lovelier than an unadorned roast.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 or more servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put figs in hot water to soak. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Wriggle a thin, sharp knife into each end of meat, making a kind of pilot hole. Then use handle of a long wooden spoon to force a hole all the way through meat, making it as wide as your thumb.
- Drain when figs are tender but not mushy, reserving liquid. Stuff figs into roast, all the way to center from each end.
- Combine salt, pepper and rosemary and rub it all over meat. Put meat in a roasting pan and pour about half a cup of fruit-soaking liquid over it. Roast undisturbed for 20 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees and continue to cook, basting with pan juices (or added liquid, like wine or water, if necessary) every 15 minutes or so. When an instant-read thermometer registers 145 to 150 degrees - probably after 40 to 60 minutes - remove roast to a warm platter. (When checking meat, be sure thermometer is in meat, not fruit.)
- Let sit for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, put roasting pan on stove over one or two burners set to medium-high. If there is a lot of liquid, reduce it to about half a cup, scraping bottom of pan with a wooden spoon to release any brown bits. If pan is dry, add half a cup of wine and follow same process. When sauce has reduced, slice roast and serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 585 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FIG-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN
I like to experiment with unique flavors and try to make the food look photo-worthy, too. But for my husband, the dish just has to taste good. Here's a supper that made us both happy. -Jean Gottfried, Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork on both sides; remove from pan., Add preserves, juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and curry powder to same pan; bring to a boil. Return pork to pan. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 5-7 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BALSAMIC AND FIG
Adding fig preserves and balsamic vinegar to bacon-wrapped pork gives you the perfect sweet-salty combo of flavors that is impressive enough to serve guests. Best of all, it's ready in about 20 minutes. Be sure to use a tenderloin and not a loin - they are not the same size-wise and require very different cook times. I love to serve this with roasted Brussels sprouts and mashed sweet potatoes. Do not use thick-cut bacon, as it will not cook thoroughly.
Provided by France C
Categories Pork Tenderloin
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over the pork tenderloin and let sit at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
- On a clean work surface, lay bacon slices side by side, overlapping them slightly. Brush fig preserves on one side of the bacon. Place pork tenderloin on bottom end of the bacon slices and roll up so that tenderloin is wrapped in bacon. Place tenderloin, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes and remove pork tenderloin from oven.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Brush balsamic glaze all over the pork and return to the oven to broil until pork is slightly pink in the center, 5 to 7 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 760.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork tenderloin. It should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare or 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check the doneness of the pork tenderloin by making a small cut into the center. The meat should be slightly pink in the middle.
- Let the pork tenderloin rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
- Serve the pork tenderloin with your favorite sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Fig-glazed pecan-stuffed pork tenderloin is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet figs, crunchy pecans, and savory pork is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning, this dish can be easily prepared in advance, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
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