Best 8 Cherry Balsamic Pork Loin Recipes

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Pork loin, known for its tender and juicy texture, is a versatile cut of meat suitable for various cooking methods. When paired with the exquisite flavors of cherry and balsamic vinegar, it transforms into a culinary masterpiece. Whether you prefer a simple yet elegant dish or a complex and aromatic creation, there's a recipe to satisfy every palate. Indulge in the delightful journey of discovering the ultimate recipe for cherry balsamic pork loin, where sweet and tangy notes dance harmoniously on your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHERRY BALSAMIC PORK LOIN



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After having a wonderful cherry Brie topping from a local market, I just knew I had to create one for pork. If you're really crazy about cherries, add even more to the slow cooker. -Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings (1-1/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 cup cherry preserves
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides., Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix preserves, cherries, vinegar and brown sugar until blended; pour over roast. Cook, covered, on low until tender (a thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°), 3-4 hours., Remove roast from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Skim fat from cooking juices. Serve pork with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.

PORK MEDALLIONS WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings, serving size: 4 medallions and 2Tbs of sauce

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, sliced into 1/2-inch thick medallions
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup dried tart cherries

Steps:

  • Season the pork medallions with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat and cook the meat until there is just a slight blush in the center about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and tent with foil.
  • Add the remaining teaspoon of oil and the shallots to the pan and saute until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the cherries and cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the sauce over the pork medallions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 92 milligrams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Protein 8.5 grams

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Tenderloin With Cherry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup shallot, finely chopped
3 lbs pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 cups frozen dark sweet cherries
1/2 cup dried sour cherries, finely chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Warm 1 tablespoon oil in ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 1 to 3 minutes or until.
  • lightly browned. Drain on paper towels; reserve.
  • Season tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add.
  • tenderloin and cook until browned, about 9 minutes, turning as needed to brown evenly.
  • Transfer skillet to oven. Cook until internal temperature of pork reaches 155°F, about 30-40 minutes. Transfer tenderloin to cutting board and tent with aluminum foil to keep warm. Return skillet to stove top.
  • Add broth, vinegar, and cherries to skillet on medium-high heat, scraping up browned bits with rubber spatula. Mash cherries with fork and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until liquid is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Lower heat to medium, add butter and brown sugar, and swirl pan until well incorporated.
  • To serve, slice warm tenderloin on diagonal, top with sauce, and sprinkle on reserved shallots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 1015.6, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 29.3, Protein 39.6

BALSAMIC ROASTED PORK LOIN



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A zesty, yet simple meal with an olive oil and balsamic vinegar marinade. A crowd pleaser!

Provided by Melissa S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons steak seasoning rub
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup olive oil
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast

Steps:

  • Dissolve steak seasoning in balsamic vinegar, then stir in olive oil. Place pork into a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade overtop. Squeeze out air and seal bag; marinate 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place pork into a glass baking dish along with marinade. Bake in preheated oven, basting occasionally until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 1 hour. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 731.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

CHERRY-ALMOND GLAZED PORK LOIN



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Make and share this Cherry-Almond Glazed Pork Loin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Cherries

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -4 lbs pork loin
1 (12 ounce) jar cherry preserves
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
3 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Roast pork loin on rack in shallow baking pan, uncovered at 325 for 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours.
  • In a saucepan, combine cherry preserves, corn syrup, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat, simmer 2 minutes and add toasted almonds.
  • Keep sauce warm.
  • Spoon hot sauce over cooked meat.
  • Return to the oven about 30 minutes or until meat thermometer measures 170°F.
  • Baste meat with sauce several times during the 30 minutes.
  • Serve remaining sauce with meat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.5, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 136.1, Sodium 216.1, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 29.8, Protein 46.1

PORK CHOPS IN BALSAMIC CHERRY SAUCE



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Categories     Fruit     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vinegar     Cherry     Pork Chop     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 5-ounce boneless pork chops (each about 1 inch thick)
1/3 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon butter
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1/3 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dried Bing (sweet) or tart cherries (about 1 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Place pork and vinaigrette in pie dish; turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Using tongs, lift pork from marinade; shake off excess. Transfer pork to skillet, reserving marinade in dish. Sprinkle pork with pepper. Sauté until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate. Add shallot to skillet; stir until softened, about 1 minute. Add broth, cherries and reserved marinade; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits. Return pork to skillet. Simmer until pork is cooked through, cherries are tender and sauce is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pork to plates; top with sauce.

APPLE ROASTED PORK WITH CHERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE



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I added roasted apples, cherries and onions to turn ordinary pork into an impressive dish. There is a short time span between caramelized onions and burned ones, so pay close attention once they start cooking. -Josh Downey, McHenry, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 cup olive oil, divided
3 medium apples, sliced
1-1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
6 medium onions, sliced (about 5 cups)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 cups frozen pitted dark sweet cherries
1/2 cup cherry juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle roast with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; brown roast on all sides. Add apples and apple juice to pan. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, basting occasionally with pan juices., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onions and the remaining salt and pepper; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 35-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Keep warm., Remove roast and apples to a serving plate; tent with foil. Let roast stand 10 minutes before slicing., Skim fat from pork pan juices. Place over medium-high heat; add vinegar and cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cherries and cherry juice. Bring to a boil; cook 10-15 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about 1 cup. Serve pork, apples and onions with cherry glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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This delicious pork tenderloin recipe with cherry sauce is courtesy of my sister who made it 20 years ago, and which I have reminisced about over the years. She recently found the recipe so I'm saving it here for posterity.

Provided by Stefanie

Categories     Meat and Poultry     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 8h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
2 cups olive oil
¾ cup soy sauce
2 medium limes, juiced
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons flavor enhancer (such as Accent®)
1 (10 ounce) jar cherry preserves
½ cup red wine
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Place pork in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Pour in olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, minced onion, ginger, sugar, and flavor enhancer for marinade. Toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Remove pork from the refrigerator and place in a shallow baking pan. Cover with some of the marinade and discard the rest.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • While pork is resting, prepare sauce: Combine cherry preserves, wine, corn syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil; remove from heat. Keep warm.
  • Drizzle sauce over pork, top with almonds, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1370.6 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 114 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 3221.1 mg, Sugar 49.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality pork loin roast for best results.
  • Trim any excess fat from the pork loin before cooking.
  • Season the pork loin generously with salt and pepper before searing.
  • Sear the pork loin in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
  • Transfer the pork loin to a baking dish and roast in a preheated oven until cooked through.
  • Let the pork loin rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve the pork loin with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Cherry Balsamic Pork Loin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork loin is seared and then roasted in a balsamic vinegar and cherry sauce, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish. The sauce is also great for serving over other meats, such as chicken or fish. Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, Cherry Balsamic Pork Loin is sure to please everyone at the table.

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