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Marinate pork, sear, bake, and top with blueberry sauce for a delicious and flavorful meal.
Pork has a tendency to be less expensive but itโs also kind of boring. This recipe shows off how versatile pork can be. It was one of the first dishes I posted online that I was proud of how it looked, and more importantly how good it tasted. Itโs great to serve over a bed of arugula or wild rice. Other tasty side dishes include roasted garlic mushrooms, beet salad, and lentil soup.
– Tom Sullivan
Balsamic Pork with Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderoin
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Marinade:
- โ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ยฝ tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp pepper
- โ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1ยฝ tsp dried basil
- ยฝ tsp dried oregano
Blueberry Sauce:
- 1 pint fresh or frozen blueberries
- ยพ cup water
- ยผ cup honey or maple syrup
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the marinade ingredients to a large resealable bag.Seal and shake until thoroughly mixed. Add the pork tenderloin, seal the bag, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- When ready to cook the pork tenderloin, remove it from the fridge and let it come to room temperature while you prepare the blueberry sauce. In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce to a simmer. Continue to cook until three-fourths of the liquid cooks off, about 10 minutes, stirring periodically. Thin with more water as needed.
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC). Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering. Remove the pork tenderloin from the marinade and add the pork to the pan. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Resist the urge to move it. Once golden brown, it will release without sticking.
- Once all sides of the pork are seared, move the skillet to the oven. Bake pork for 25 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 140ยฐF (60ยฐC). Remove pork from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes as the temperature rises to 145ยฐF (63ยฐC).
- After resting, top with the blueberry sauce and enjoy.
Notes
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