Pork tenderloin is a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. This recipe for Pork Tenderloin with Port and Blueberry Sauce takes a classic combination of flavors and elevates it with a sweet and tangy sauce. The tenderloin is first seared to create a beautiful crust, then finished in the oven until cooked through. The port and blueberry sauce is made with fresh blueberries, port wine, and a touch of honey, and it complements the pork perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your dinner guests and is perfect for a special occasion.
The recipe also includes instructions for making a simple roasted vegetable medley to serve alongside the pork tenderloin. The vegetables are tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roasted in the oven until tender and caramelized. This dish is a great way to add some extra color and nutrition to your meal.
For those looking for a lighter option, the recipe also includes instructions for making a grilled pork tenderloin with a balsamic glaze. The tenderloin is grilled over medium heat until cooked through, then brushed with a balsamic glaze made with balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering.
All three of these recipes are easy to follow and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So whether you're looking for a classic dish to impress your guests or a simple meal for a weeknight, this recipe has something for everyone.
BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC PORK TENDERLOIN
Juicy, baked pork tenderloin topped with a blueberry balsamic glaze that is sure to please! It's a quick and healthy weeknight meal. Can be paired with any side, best with asparagus and brown rice.
Provided by TBSP Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 375° F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Mix together pepper, salt and garlic powder in a small bowl or ramekin. Rub mixture all over the pork tenderloin.
- Place tenderloin on the baking sheet and onto the center rack of the oven. Be sure to have baking sheet in the center of the rack. Allow to bake for 20-30 minutes. Oven temperatures may vary, so use an internal thermometer to check for doneness. If it reads 140° F-150° F it is done. If you do not have an internal thermometer, the center of the tenderloin when cooked will be slightly pink, but will not look raw!
- Place blueberries in a medium sauce pan on med-high heat. Using a wooden spoon or potato masher, begin breaking the blueberries while cooking. Add garlic and honey. Blueberries will begin to boil and sauce will begin to form. Stir in balsamic vinegar. Bring sauce to a boil and allow to reduce. Reduction time is about 12-15 minutes.
- Once tenderloin is done baking, remove from oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Remove sauce from stove heat once it has reduced and become slightly thick, it should flow almost like the consistency of honey off of a spoon.
- Slice tenderloin into medallions, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Place 4 medallions (1 serving) onto dish and spoon sauce over medallions. Serve with any veggie or starch and enjoy! Also great with a white wine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.3, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 678.8 mg, Sugar 11.0 g
ROSEMARY PORK WITH BERRY PORT SAUCE
Rosemary and blueberries pair perfectly together and go great with a tenderloin of pork. Wild rice is a nice accompaniment.-Heather Zgaljardic, League City, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rub pork with oil; sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 425° for 20-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, saute shallot in oil. Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until blended. , Let pork stand for 5 minutes; slice and serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY ONE-PAN PORK AND SQUASH DINNER
This quick and easy one-pan pork tenderloin and roasted butternut squash will have your weeknight dinner done in no time and hassle free!
Provided by Fioa
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a rimmed 13x18-inch baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sage, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
- Place tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet; rub honey mixture onto pork.
- Mix butternut squash, apples, and onion in a bowl; drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sage, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss until well coated. Place around pork tenderloin.
- Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are tender and pork is cooked, 30 to 35 minutes; baste pork with honey mixture several times during roasting. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the pork should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1211.9 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BLUEBERRY-BALSAMIC GLAZE
This pan-seared pork tenderloin recipe with a quick, seasonally adaptable blueberry glaze also works well with cranberries.
Provided by Baker
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sprinkle salt and cracked pepper on pork. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook quickly on both sides to sear, about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes; turn pork over and continue cooking until no longer pink inside, 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar in a small pot. Combine water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and add to the pot. Bring glaze to a boil, about 5 minutes, and stir until slightly thickened. Reduce heat and simmer until pork is finished, 5 to 7 minutes more.
- Serve pork with accompanying glaze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 82.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
PORK LOIN WITH FIG AND PORT SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the sauce: In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Boil over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Discard the herb sprigs and cinnamon sticks (some of the rosemary leaves will remain in the port mixture). Transfer the port mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Blend in the butter. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
- For the pork: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Stir the oil, rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl to blend. Place the pork loin in a heavy roasting pan. Spread the oil mixture over the pork to coat completely. Roast until an instant read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, turning the pork every 15 minutes to ensure even browning, about 45 minutes total.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Let the pork rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the chicken broth into the roasting pan. Place the pan over medium heat, and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Bring the pan juices to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Using a large sharp knife, cut the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the pork slices on plates. Spoon the jus over. Drizzle the warm fig sauce around and serve immediately.
BLUEBERRY-ONION SAUCED PORK TENDERLOIN
Broiled Pork Tenderloin served with a carmelized onion, blueberry, balsamic vinegar, and port wine sauce. This recipe comes from the North American Blueberry Council.
Provided by Hag chef
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Broil pork, turning occasionally until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Remove to a platter; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
- Add onions, salt and pepper; cook until onions are golden, about 10 minutes.
- Add sugar; cook until onions are caramelized, 3 minutes longer.
- Add port, balsamic, blueberries and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- Thinly slice pork and serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 70.6, Sodium 393.3, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 15.6, Protein 18.9
PORK WITH BLUEBERRY HERB SAUCE
A different and delicious way to use blueberries, this tangy, sweet-savory sauce would also be great over chicken. The blend of berries and balsamic is wonderful! -Libby Walp, Chicago
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic, pepper, salt and cayenne; sprinkle over pork., In a large ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork chops. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove pork and keep warm., Add remaining ingredients to the pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 8 minutes. Serve with pork.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To save time, use frozen blueberries instead of fresh blueberries. Thaw them before using.
- If you don't have port wine, you can substitute red wine or chicken broth.
- You can also use other fruits in this sauce, such as raspberries, blackberries, or cherries.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the sauce and bring to a simmer until thickened.
- Serve the pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Pork tenderloin with port and blueberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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