Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry-JalapeƱo Sauce and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
20
minutesSweet and Spicy! Pork Tenderloin is another meat choice that cooks quickly and is very tender. The fresh strawberries make this a summer favorite!
Ingredients
one 1 lb. port tenderloin, trimmed
1 tsp. of kosher salt
3/4 tsp. of black pepper
2 Tbsp. of olive oil (divided)
- For the sauce
1 chopped JalapeƱo (remove seeds to reduce amount of heat)
1 Tbsp. of minced garlic
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup of orange juice
3 Tbsp. of strawberry preserves
2 Tbsp. of sun-dried tomatoes (julienne style in oil)
1 cup of fresh sliced strawberries
1 Tbsp. of fresh thyme
Directions
- Preheat oven broiler
- Rub pork tenderloin with 1 Tbsp of olive oil, and salt and pepper. Place on rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Cook approximately 15-20 minutes, turning frequently while cooking. Meat thermometer should read 145 degrees.
- Cover meat with foil and let it rest while you make the sauce.
- In a medium size saucepan, heat the other 1 Tbsp. of olive oil and cook the chopped jalapeƱo until soft (3-4 minutes). Next, add minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and orange juice. Bring to a slight boil and add strawberry preserves.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat then add fresh strawberries and thyme.
- Slice pork into 1/2 inch pieces. Serve with the strawberry sauce.
Tips, Serving Suggestions and Nutritional Value
- 1. If sauce reduces quickly, add some chicken broth to increase amount.
- 2. Pork tenderloin can also be cooked on the grill. Timing and internal temperature would be similar to the oven technique.
- 3. This pork would pair nicely with oven roasted potatoes and fresh green beans.
- 4. Strawberries are rich with vitamin C (natural antioxidant). They aid in protecting skin from aging because strawberries help the body produce collagen-reduces wrinkles! (Source: Joy Bauerās book:Ā Joyās Simple Food Remedies)
