Pork Tenderloin With Pears And Shallots Recipe

Name: Pork Tenderloin With Pears And Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme plus fresh thyme sprig (to garnish); 1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin; 3 large shallots, each cut into 6 wedges through stem end, peeled; 3 unpeeled small bosc pears or 3 Anjou pears, quartered, cored; 4 teaspoons butter, room temperature; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 3/4 cup pear nectar

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 475u00b0F Mix oil, garlic, and chopped thyme in small bowl. Rub mixture over pork, shallots, and pears. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and shallots; brown on all sides, turning, about 7 minutes. Transfer shallots to platter. Transfer pork to baking sheet (do not clean skillet). Roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 145u00b0F, about 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, add pears to same skillet and cook over medium-high heat until brown on cut side, turning once or twice, about 4 minutes. Transfer pears to platter (do not clean skillet).
3
Mix butter and flour in small cup. Add broth, pear nectar, and butter mixture to same skillet; boil until sauce thickens, scraping up browned bits, about 7 minutes.
4
Slice pork; arrange on platter. Surround with pears and shallots. Drizzle sauce over pork. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme plus fresh thyme sprig (to garnish), 1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin, and more.

Yes, Pork Tenderloin With Pears And Shallots falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Pork Tenderloin With Pears And Shallots

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