Roast Pork Tenderloin With Plum Barbecue Sauce

Name: Roast Pork Tenderloin With Plum Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce:; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 whole cloves; 1 1/2 pounds black plums, quartered and pitted; 1 star anise; Pork:; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Sauce:
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 whole cloves
1 1/2 pounds black plums, quartered and pitted
1 star anise
Pork:
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons canola oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add sugar and the next 10 ingredients (through star anise); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes or until plums break down and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Discard cloves and anise.
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Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add pork to pan; saute 7 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
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Transfer pork to a foil-lined jelly-roll pan; coat with 1/2 cup plum sauce. Roast pork at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes. Remove pork from oven. Turn pork over; coat with an additional 1/2 cup plum sauce. Roast 10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of pork registers 155u00b0. Remove from pan; let stand 10 minutes. Slice crosswise. Serve with remaining plum sauce.
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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

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.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce:, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Roast Pork Tenderloin With Plum Barbecue Sauce 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!