Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Cabernet Sauce
I love everything about this recipe. It’s special enough for a dinner party but easy enough (if you make the sauce ahead) for a weeknight. And the sauce is yummy on so many other things! Try it on beef, fish, chicken, goat cheese…..you name it.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Marinate time: at least 4 hours and up to overnight
Cook time: 8-10 minutes
Make ahead: Tenderloin can be marinated the day before. Cherry Cabernet Sauce can be made a day ahead; re-heat gently and whisk in the butter just before serving.
Tip: If you have any leftovers, it makes a great sandwich.
Marinade
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
¼ cup Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 ¼ pounds) trimmed
In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the marinade ingredients. Place tenderloin in a shallow dish; rub marinade over pork. Refrigerate 4 hours and up to overnight. Grill or broil tenderloin until medium, about 8-10 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes; slice on bias into ¼ inch slices.
Cherry Cabernet Sauce
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Make ahead: Reduce sauce to syrupy stage; cool and refrigerate until needed. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and whisk in chilled butter. Serve.
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ small red onion, diced
¼ cup chopped mushrooms
3 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon
1 cup dried cherries
¼ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
½ cup Port
3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan; add onions and mushrooms. Sauté 5 minutes. Add beef broth, orange zest and wine. Bring to a boil; continue cooking until liquid is reduced by half. Add dried cherries, orange juice, thyme and port; return to a boil and cook until liquid is syrupy. Remove from heat and whisk in chilled butter, one piece at a time.
To Serve: Top sliced pork with Cherry Cabernet Sauce; serve
