Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Grape Sauce

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Here, we roast grapes to bring out their succulent sweetness, then combine them with thyme, mustard and Madeira in an easy, savory sauce for pork tenderloin. Serve with barley and steamed green beans.

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Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups red and/or green grapes

  • 1-1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallots

  • 1/2 cup Madeira, (see Shopping Tip) or white wine

  • ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 2 teaspoons water

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Position racks in the middle and lower third of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F.

  2. Place grapes on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast on the lower rack, shaking the pan occasionally to turn the grapes, until they are shriveled, 25 to 30 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, rub pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn the pork over and transfer the pan to the top oven rack. Roast the pork until just barely pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board to rest before slicing.

  4. Place the pan over medium heat (use caution, the handle will be hot), add shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add Madeira (or wine) and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in broth, thyme and mustard; bring to a simmer. Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl and stir into the pan sauce. Cook until thickened, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in the grapes. Serve the sliced pork with the grape sauce.

Tips

Shopping tip: Madeira, a fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, has a sweet, mellow flavor somewhat like sherry. Find it at liquor stores or in the wine section of the supermarket.

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

321 Calories
6g Fat
34g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 321
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 26g 51%
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Vitamin A 249IU 5%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Folate 8mcg 2%
Sodium 460mg 20%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 48mg 11%
Potassium 835mg 18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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