Spirited Pork Tenderloin With Fig And Chipolte Onio

Name: Spirited Pork Tenderloin With Fig And Chipolte Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin about 1 pound; 1 cup fig preserves OR fig jam; 1/4 cup dark rum divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil divided; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 1 clove garlic minced; 4 cups sweet onions thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo sauce minced; salt; black pepper; 1/4 cup red bell pepper; figs Fresh sliced, optional

Servings: persons

1 pork tenderloin about 1 pound
1 cup fig preserves OR fig jam
1/4 cup dark rum divided
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 clove garlic minced
4 cups sweet onions thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo sauce minced
salt
black pepper
1/4 cup red bell pepper
figs Fresh sliced, optional

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Combine 1/2 cup jam, 2 tablespoons rum, 1 tablespoon oil, mustard and garlic; spread over pork tenderloin. Place tenderloin in prepared pan and roast 20-25 minutes, until meat thermometer interted reads 145degrees F. Let tenderloin stand 5 minutes before slicing diagonally into 1/4-inch slices.
2
Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions about 5minutes, stirring, until soft. Stir in remaining jam, rum and chipolte peppers. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally. Salt and pepper to taste.
3
Serve sliced pork with onion mixture. Sprinkle red peppers over both. Garnish platter with fresh sliced figs, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pork tenderloin about 1 pound, 1 cup fig preserves OR fig jam, 1/4 cup dark rum divided, 2 tablespoons olive oil divided, and more.

Yes, Spirited Pork Tenderloin With Fig And Chipolte Onions 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.

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Spirited Pork Tenderloin With Fig And Chipolte Onions

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