Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Fresh Fig Sauce

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Season the pork well with salt and pepper. Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat. When hot add the canola oil and the tenderloin. Sear off on all sides 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and place on a wire rack placed over a cookie sheet and place in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the butter in a medium saute pan until melted. Add the figs to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, until golden. Remove the figs from the pan and set aside. Add the balsamic vinegar, stock and sugar to the same pan. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened. Return the figs to the pan, heat through and keep warm.

3. 3

   Remove pork from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice the pork and place on a platter. Spoon figs around pork and pour sauce over and around the pork. Serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.