FRUITED PORK TENDERLOIN

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FRUITED PORK TENDERLOIN

2 pork loin tenderloins, about 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. total
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

STUFFING:

1/3 c. pitted prunes, chopped
1 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 sm. onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. dried leaf thyme
1 egg yolk

SAUCE:

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. beef stock
1/2 c. white wine
2/3 c. pitted prunes
2 tbsp. brandy, if desired
3 to 4 tbsp. whipping cream, if desired

TO GARNISH:

Fresh mint or parsley sprigs

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Split pork tenderloins halfway through lengthwise with a sharp knife; flatten slightly. Season tenderloins with salt and pepper.

3. To make stuffing, combine prunes, bread crumbs, onion and thyme. Season mixture with salt and pepper; stir in egg yolk. Spread stuffing over 1 tenderloin; cover with second tenderloin. Tie into a roast with string.

4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; saute roast until browned. Transfer to a shallow baking pan.

5. Add onion to fat remaining in skillet; saute until lightly browned. Add stock, wine and prunes to skillet. Season with salt and pepper; bring mixture to a boil.

6. If desired, in a small saucepan, warm brandy. Pour warmed brandy over browned roast; ignite brandy carefully. When flames die, pour sauce over and around roast; cover pan with foil or lid.

7. Roast in preheated oven 45 to 60 minutes or until roast reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees.

8. Remove string from roast; cut into slices. Place slices in a serving dish. Stir cream into cooking sauce, if desired. To serve, spoon prunes and cooking sauce over pork slices. Garnish with mint or parsley. Makes 4 servings.
 

It sounds really good Gypsy MessCook but...all those prunes...er...do they cause a "reaction"?
 

Actually ...no
I have done this with beef and also venison....it really puts a great flavor through the meat
 

OK Gypsy Valentine, if you say so then I'm printing this out and will give it a try this weekend.

BTW...if I find myself in rapid download mode, I'll line up Bo and we'll pay a visit to your place where Bo can leave you a few "mountains" of fertilizer! :o
 

Gypsy Cupid,

I tried this today. It was really tasty. The only problem I had was that the tenderloin kept falling apart. Other than that, it was great.

Here's my effort:

Fruited Pork Tenderloin.webp

Does it even resemble yours?
 

WELLL...IT DOESNT LOOK LIKE MINE,BUT AS LONG AS IT WAS TENDER AND TASTED GOOD,THEN YOU DID GREAT....
 

Guess mine kinda looked like a big mess, didn't it? :-\

Well, it is very tasty; you were right about the prunes. They add a very fruity taste that is quite different and delicious!

Chalk one up for Gypsy Cupid ;D
 

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