GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN AND PLUMS WITH CREAMY GOAT CHEESE SAUCE

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Our chopped challenge this week was goat cheese. We wanted to make a creamy sauce as a counterpoint to the sweet plums and succulent pork, so we combined Greek yogurt and goat cheese together for a quick, tangy sauce. Chopped Basket Ingredient: goat cheese

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup whole Greek yogurt
4 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 1-pound pork tenderloin
2 large ripe plums, halved and pitted (about 8 ounces)
5 ounces baby arugula
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Whisk the yogurt, goat cheese and 1/3 cup water in a mixing bowl until smooth. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the oil, the parsley and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat an outdoor grill or large cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the pork tenderloin with 1 more tablespoon of the oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Grill until charred on all sides and the internal temperature on an instant-read thermometer registers 135 degrees F, 12 to 16 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush the cut side of the plums with 1 more tablespoon of oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place the plums, cut-side down, on the grill and cook until charred and the top of the flesh is just softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Some of the flesh might stick to the grill but that is okay, the plums will still have a nice, slightly charred flavor.
  • Remove the pork from the grill and rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly on a diagonal against the grain. Sprinkle the slices lightly with salt.
  • Toss the baby arugula with the remaining oil and the lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To plate, divide the arugula salad among 4 plates, keeping the salad on 1 side of the plate. Smear some goat cheese sauce on the other side of the plates. Place several slices of pork tenderloin on top of the sauce and place 1 plum half on each plate. Serve any remaining goat cheese sauce on the side. Serve immediately.

Leah Newmann
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served it with grilled vegetables and it was a hit.


Lesedi Pearl
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Koala
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a good meal overall.


Thandeka Khuphe
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with grilled asparagus and it was a perfect meal.


Aarav Yadav
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


furqan king
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I love that it's a relatively easy recipe to make, too.


Jani Janka
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I served it with grilled vegetables and it was a hit.


Sultyzino Costellox
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I made this recipe for my family last night, and they all loved it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Mukter Patwary
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was juicy and flavorful, and the plums and goat cheese sauce were a perfect match. I'll definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.


Jon Gery
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out great. The pork was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.


Muhammad farooq
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This was my first time grilling pork tenderloin, and it turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the plums and goat cheese sauce added a nice touch of sweetness and tang.


susilathapa magar
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy goat cheese sauce is especially delicious.


Luis Guzman
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This recipe was a total hit! The pork was juicy and flavorful, and the plums and goat cheese sauce were the perfect complements. I'll definitely be making this again.