Pork Tenderloin with Pear Sauce

1. 1

   Place rack on second level from bottom in oven.

2. 2

   Heat oven to 500 degrees.

3. 3

   Combine salt, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Place tenderloins side by side in a 12-by-8-by-1 1/2-inch roasting pan.

5. 5

   Using your fingers, rub the dry seasonings on all surfaces of each tenderloin.

6. 6

   Smear all over with the oil.

7. 7

   Roast for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn over each one; roast another 10 minutes.

9. 9

   While pork is roasting, puree pear in a food processor or blender until liquid; it should be 1/2 cup.

10. 10

    Remove tenderloin to a serving platter.

11. 11

    Pour off fat in pan and place over high heat.

12. 12

    Add pear puree, boil and scrape pan with a wooden spoon to remove browned bits.

13. 13

    Slice the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces.

14. 14

    Toss with the sauce.

15. 15

    Serve warm or at room temperature, accompanied by party rye bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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