Pork tenderloin, renowned for its tender and succulent texture, pairs wonderfully with the rich, apple-forward flavors of Calvados, a renowned French apple brandy. This elegant dish is elevated by a vibrant dried fruit compote, which adds a delightful sweetness and chewy texture. The combination of these elements creates a harmonious and sophisticated dish that is perfect for special occasions or romantic dinners.
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PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CALVADOS SAUCE
When life hands you a bottle of Calvados apple brandy...use a couple of tablespoons to make pork tenderloin with a rich, creamy sauce.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat pork with coating mix as directed on package. Place in shallow roasting pan. Bake 30 minutes or until cooked through (165°F).
- Meanwhile, cook and stir apples, onions and mushrooms in butter in medium saucepan on medium heat until tender. Add broth and cream cheese; cook until cream cheese is completely melted, stirring frequently. Stir in brandy; cook until heated through.
- Cut pork into slices. Serve topped with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 740 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 28 g
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CALVADOS SAUCE AND DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
Provided by Joe Gannon
Categories Milk/Cream Dairy Fruit Pork Sauté Dinner Dried Fruit Pork Tenderloin Brandy Fall Calvados Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut pork crosswise into 1-inch-thick medallions; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt butter and oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add pork and sauté until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer pork to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Add shallots to skillet and stir 1 minute. Add cream, broth and Calvados; boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, stirring up browned bits, about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Divide medallions among 6 plates. Top with sauce; serve with compote.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FRUIT SAUCE
Since my husband hates leftovers and there are just the two of us, I always try to pare recipes down in both quantity and fat content. This sweet-and-sour pork is such a favorite. My husband happily finishes any leftovers for lunch the next day! -Linda Brown, Columbus, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the pineapple and spreadable fruit; cook and stir until spreadable fruit is dissolved. Stir in the soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger. Bring to a boil. Stir cornstarch mixture and stir into pineapple mixture; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Keep warm., Cut pork into 3/4-in.-thick slices. In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook pork for 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. Pour fruit sauce over meat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 1140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES, CALVADOS AND APPLE CIDER
A great recipe to serve guests. They will think they are eating in a fine restaurant in France. Impressive dish but quick and easy to prepare. From Bon Appetit, May 1994. Calvados can be expensive so you may want to use another apple brandy. To get the best flavor, be sure to use quality ingredients. It is important to use Golden Delicious apples. Many apple varieties are tasty when eaten fresh but do not withstand the cooking process. Use a good quality apple cider...not apple juice. Good apple cider can be found in the produce section during the fall.
Provided by swissms
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pork slices between plastic wrap. Using mallet, pound pork slices to 1/4-inch thickness. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and sugar to skillet and sauté until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another heavy large skillet over high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; keep warm.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and thyme and sauté 2 minutes. Add Calvados and boil until reduced to glaze, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in cream and cider; boil until mixture thickens to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reheat apples, if necessary. Arrange a few pork slices on each plate. Spoon sauce over. Top generously with sautéed apple slices and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.4, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 25, Cholesterol 194.5, Sodium 183.1, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 15.5, Protein 25.3
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FRUIT
Pork tenderloin roasted with a wine, juice, dried fruit mixture. I used dried apples and craisins, but other dried fruit may be used such as: apricots, raisins, or prunes.
Provided by Hootenanny
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place tenderloin in a lightly greased or cooking sprayed nonreactive roasting pan. In a small saucepan, heat juice, brown sugar, pineapple juice, bouillon, red wine, balsamic vinegar, dried apple, and craisins until sugar is dissolved; pour over pork in the roasting pan.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350° for about 45 minutes, or until pork is no longer pink and a meat thermometer registers at least 150° in the center.
- Remove from oven, set meat aside and let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, drain pan juices, reserving fruit. Add juices to a sauté pan, which has been heating on high heat. Boil down and reduce juices by half to make sauce.
- Slice pork into ¼" medallions and serve with sauce drizzled on top and spoon over some of the reserved fruit. (Optional: for a bit of a kick, it might be nice to whisk ½ tsp of Dijon Mustard into the reduction sauce) Serves 4 to 6.
DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE
Provided by Joe Gannon
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Fruit Vegetarian High Fiber Prune Pear Apricot Fall Calvados Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until fruit is tender and juices are reduced to very thick syrup, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the pork tenderloin into medallions. This will help to ensure that the medallions cook evenly.
- Season the pork tenderloin medallions with salt and pepper before searing them. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Sear the pork tenderloin medallions in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. This will help to create a nice crust on the outside of the medallions, while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- Transfer the pork tenderloin medallions to a baking dish and finish cooking them in the oven. This will help to ensure that the medallions are cooked through evenly.
- Make the Calvados sauce while the pork tenderloin medallions are cooking. This will allow the flavors of the sauce to develop.
- Serve the pork tenderloin medallions with the Calvados sauce and the dried fruit compote. This will create a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Conclusion:
Pork tenderloin with Calvados sauce and dried fruit compote is a classic French dish that is both elegant and delicious. The pork tenderloin is tender and juicy, the Calvados sauce is rich and flavorful, and the dried fruit compote adds a touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish is perfect for a special occasion meal or a romantic dinner.
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