Thyme-Roasted Pork Tenderloin With Balsamic Shallot Compote

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   Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.

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   To make compote, heat large skillet on medium-low heat. Add 1 Tbs oil to hot pan, followed by shallots. Stir and gently cook for 5 minutes. Do not brown. Add 1 clove garlic and reduce heat as needed as vegetables shrink. Cook 10 minutes. Pour in grape juice, broth, vinegar, honey, and gently simmer 40 minutes or until liquid thickens and almost completely evaporates. Stir in herbes de provence, 1 pinch salt, and 1 pinch 1 pinch pepper.

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   To prepare pork, combine 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp thyme and sprinkle on all sides of pork. Heat large fry pan or skillet with oven-proof handle on medium-high heat and add 2 tsp oil. Once oil shimmers, carefully add pork to pan, folding thinnest end of pork under itself and pressing down gently on center to ensure even browning. Partially cover with lid or foil to speed cooking while allowing steam to escape. Cook pork 3 to 4 minutes until brown on one side, then turn to brown 2 to 3 minutes on each remaining side until completely browned. Larger tenderloins may need to be turned once more to brown completely. Place in oven and cook 20 to 30 minutes, just until firm when pressed in the thickest section or an inserted thermometer reads 145u00b0F. Remove from oven, sprinkle evenly with garlic powder, and allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice at an angle into 1/2-inch pieces and serve with compote.

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   *If tenderloin is smaller or larger than 1 1/4 pound, adjust amount of seasoning accordingly.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.