Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary Balsamic and Orange Sauce
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins (about 2 large), trimmed
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 to 3 tablespoons minced shallot or onion
- 1/2 cup wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium broth or stock
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter or heavy cream
- Vinegar or lemon juice, to taste
- Fresh herbs or other aromatics
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, salt, orange zest, and minced rosemary in a small bowl. Rub the oil mixture all over the trimmed pork tenderloins and place them in a large baking dish. Cover and let the pork marinate 20 minutes.
- Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and sear, cooking until browned on all sides. Remove the pork tenderloins from the skillet and place into an oven-safe dish; cover. Roast the pork until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads about 145 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
- For the pan sauce: Pour off the majority of the cooking fat leaving any browned bits in the pan. Heat the pan over medium-high heat and add the shallot and the wine. Continue cooking until most of the wine has cooked off, scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Add the broth and continue cooking until the sauce has reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, one piece at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, rosemary, orange zest, salt, and pepper, to taste. Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle the pork with the balsamic pan sauce.
- After searing the pork tenderloins, pour off the majority of the cooking fat leaving any browned bits. Heat the pan over medium-high heat and add the shallots and wine. Continue cooking until most of the wine has cooked off, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Add the broth or stock and continue cooking until the sauce has reduced by half. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated.
- Add the vinegar, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper, to taste. Spoon the sauce over the pork or meat and serve.
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