Plum Sauced Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Plum Sauced Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Plum Sauce; 1 pound pitted, chopped plums - I prefer prune plums, but earlier season plums will make a lovely, but more tart, sauce; 1/2- 3/4 cups dark brown sugar, depending on the sweetness of the fruit; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/4 cup finely minced onion; 1 minced jalapeno or other hot pepper, depending on personal preference for heat, leave seeds & ribs in (hotter), or remove; 1 teaspoon mustard seed, cracked; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon candied ginger; Salt & Pepper; Pork; 2 boneless pork tenderloins; Canola or other flavorless oil; Salt & Pepper

Servings: persons

Plum Sauce
1 pound pitted, chopped plums - I prefer prune plums, but earlier season plums will make a lovely, but more tart, sauce
1/2- 3/4 cups dark brown sugar, depending on the sweetness of the fruit
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely minced onion
1 minced jalapeno or other hot pepper, depending on personal preference for heat, leave seeds & ribs in (hotter), or remove
1 teaspoon mustard seed, cracked
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon candied ginger
Salt & Pepper
Pork
2 boneless pork tenderloins
Canola or other flavorless oil
Salt & Pepper

1
Make the sauce: Bring all ingredients except plums to a boil.
2
Stir in the plums. Reduce heat and simmer very slowly until thick and syrupy, about 45 minutes.
3
Depending on your preference for consistency, either puree in small batches in the blender, blend with a stick blender, or mash with a potato masher.
4
The sauce may be made two days in advance. It will make more than you need, and you might find yourself tempted to dip an eggroll in it, or serve it with goat cheese.
5
Fire up your grill. Bank the coals on one side, so that one half is very hot, and one half can be used for indirect cooking. If you have a gas grill, this is much easier.
6
Pat pork tenderloins dry. Lightly salt and pepper all over.
7
On the hottest part of the grill, brush a little oil or spray with PAM so the pork won't stick. Sear the pork on all sides.
8
Move the pork to the indirect heat, brush liberally with some plum sauce, and cover the grill for about 8-10 minutes. Total cooking time, including searing is 15-18 min. If you have a thermometer, cook to 155.
9
Heat some plum sauce in a small saucepan on the stove.
10
Remove the pork from the grill and tent with foil, allowing the meat to rest for 5-10 minutes.
11
Slice the tenderloins. Pool the plum sauce on the plate, and serve with four or five slices of tenderloin fanned on top. I usually serve this with garlic-y greens or baby bok choy and rice.

191

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Plum Sauce, 1 pound pitted, chopped plums - I prefer prune plums, but earlier season plums will make a lovely, but more tart, sauce, 1/2- 3/4 cups dark brown sugar, depending on the sweetness of the fruit, 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Plum Sauced Pork Tenderloin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Plum Sauced Pork Tenderloin

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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