Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Balsamic Pears

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Using a sharp knife, make twelve 1 slits all over the tenderloin and insert one halved garlic clove into each slit.

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   Heat oil over medium-high heat in a skillet (not non-stick) and place pork in the hot pan.

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   Brown for 10 minutes, turning every 60 seconds or so to prevent burning.

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   Remove from heat and place in an 0ven-safe dish.

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   Pour 3/4 cup white wine over the pork and place uncovered in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, wash, core and dice pears into 1/2 pieces.

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   Leaving the pork skillet over medium-high heat, pour in the remaining 1/2 cup white wine.

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   De-glaze by stirring rapidly until all browned bits from the bottom of the pan are incorporated.

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    Add pears, white basalmic vinegar and Dijon mustard.

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    Saute until pears are tender and caramelized, about 3-4 minutes.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Remove pork from the oven, cover in foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.

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    While carving, remove garlic cloves.

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    Serve 1/2 slices with pears and pan juices on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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