pork tenderloin with balsamic cranberry sauce
categories:  Pork   

Prepared: 2010-03-16

ingredients:

• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1/2 cup non-fat chicken broth
• 1/2 cup canned cranberry sauce with whole berries
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt & pepper

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 450F.
• Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in ovenproof skillet on medium high.
• Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper, add to skillet. Sear pork on all sides, about 2 minutes, then transfer to oven for 10 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion reaches 150F.
• Cover meat with foil, let rest 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in another skillet on medium heat.
• Add onion and rosemary, sauté until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir until cranberry sauce melts.
• Simmer slowly until meat is ready.
• Pour meat juices into sauce.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Slice meat and serve with sauce.

makes 4 servings @ 267 calories per serving

note: Fresh or frozen sour cherries can be substituted for the cranberry sauce.

original recipe source: kitchenparade.com