Pork tenderloin with pears is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. The tenderloin is a lean and flavorful cut of pork that cooks quickly, and the pears add a touch of sweetness and acidity that perfectly complements the pork. The dish can be made in a variety of ways, from a simple pan-fried preparation to a more complex braised dish. No matter how it is prepared, pork tenderloin with pears is sure to impress your guests.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED PORK LOIN AND PEARS
A simple fall roast, this pork loin cooks on a bed of pears and shallots fragrant with fresh thyme. Serve alongside a lighty dressed arugula salad, if you like.
Time 1h35m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Rub pork all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil, and season with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the thyme, salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together pears, shallots, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme.
- Arrange pear mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish or roasting pan.
- Place pork, fat-side up, on top. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 145°F, about 1 hour.
- Let pork rest for 15 minutes, then carefully remove the twine and thinly slice pork. Arrange slices over pears and shallots on a large platter and drizzle with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 400 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Protein 30 grams
HERB-ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS
Caramelized seasonal fruit and fresh thyme give allure to an all-American staple.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. With a paring knife, cut 10 small slits in each tenderloin. Stuff slits with garlic and thyme; season pork with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium. Add pork, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Add pears to skillet. Transfer to oven, and cook, tossing pears once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork registers 145 degrees, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork and pears to a platter; let rest 5 minutes. Season pan juices with salt and pepper, and pour into a gravy boat or small bowl. Slice pork, and serve with pears and pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED PEARS WITH GREEN BEANS AND GARLIC-THYME SAUCE
We thought long and hard about what would be the best meat to pair pear with, and long and hard on how to best make that corny pun, too. We think we've got at least a pair of aces, if not a full house of flavor with this succulent pork tenderloin dazzled by a garlic-thyme sauce. But the proper forkful of this meal must have that subtle sweet pear, roasted with green beans and shallot. Pork and pear, what a pair! Tip: Easy way to remove thyme from stem: just pinch the top and run your fingers down the stem. Presto! The leaves should just fall off.
Provided by Chef David Padilla
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Before You Cook Check pear for ripeness upon delivery. If unripe, close in a paper bag, either alone or with a banana, apple, or tomato. Let sit on a counter for a couple days. Turn oven on to 400 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes If using any fresh produce, thoroughly rinse and pat dry Prepare a baking sheet with foil and cooking spray Cooking Guidelines To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures: Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) | Seafood 145° F | Chicken 165° F | Ground Beef 160° F | Ground Turkey 165° F | Ground Pork 160° F 1 Prepare the Ingredients Trim ends off green beans. Cut into 1" pieces.Core pear and cut into 1/2" slices.Peel and halve shallot. Cut into 1/4" slices.Mince garlic.Stem and mince thyme.Pat pork tenderloin dry, and season all over with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.If using bone-in pork chops, chicken, or NY strip steak, pat dry and season both sides same amount. 2 Start the Green Beans and Pear Place green beans, pear, and shallot on prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Massage oil into vegetables and spread into an even layer (some overlap is OK).Roast in hot oven until starting to soften, 5 minutes.If using chicken, or NY strip steak, follow same instructions. If using bone-in pork chops, roast mixture in hot oven, 10 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Mixture will continue cooking in a later step. 3 Sear the Pork Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add pork tenderloin to hot pan and cook until browned on two sides, 3-4 minutes per side.Place pork tenderloin on top of green bean mixture. Pork will continue cooking in a later step.If using bone-in pork chops, chicken or NY strip steak, follow same instructions and cook until browned, 2-3 minutes per side. Place on top of green bean mixture.Reserve pan; no need to wipe clean. 4 Roast the Pork, Green Beans, and Pear Roast baking sheet in hot oven until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 16-18 minutes.If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions and roast until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 10-12 minutes. If using bone-in pork chops or NY strip steak, follow same instructions and cook until pork or steak reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 6-9 minutes for pork, or 12-14 minutes for steak.Rest pork at least 5 minutes, then slice if desired. Halve NY strip to serve.While pork rests, make sauce. 5 Make Sauce and Finish Dish Return pan used to sear pork tenderloin to medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil, garlic, and thyme to hot pan. Stir constantly until aromatic, 30-60 seconds.Stir in 1/4 cup water and chicken base. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir occasionally until thickened slightly, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner and swirl in butter. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.Plate as pictured on front of card, placing pork on sauce. Bon appétit!
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PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEAR CREAM SAUCE
Pork's mild taste goes well with sweet flavors and many seasonings. Here, I've teamed it with both-luscious pears and a refreshing herb blend.-Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle pork with the herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in 1 tablespoon butter on all sides. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before slicing. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pears and sugar in 2 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Remove from pan and keep warm. In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add shallots; saute until tender. Stir in thyme. , Remove from heat. Add brandy; cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add cream and nectar; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Slice pork; serve with pears and cream sauce.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 38g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOINS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS
You'll have plenty of time for cozy winter hugs with this simple dish of pork roasted with sweet potatoes, pears and fresh sage.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Place pork tenderloin in pan. In small bowl, mix rosemary, salt, sage and pepper. Rub half of seasoning mixture on pork.
- In medium bowl, toss sweet potato, pears and onion with oil until coated. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture; toss. Place vegetables around pork.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring vegetables and pears gently once or twice during baking, until pork has slight blush of pink in center and meat thermometer inserted in center reads 145°F, and vegetables are tender. Remove from oven; cover with foil and let stand 3 minutes before slicing. Cut pork into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with vegetables. Garnish with fresh sage leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
BRAISED PORK LOIN WITH PEARS
The traditional pairing of pears and pork plays out in a platter of d'Anjou pears with braised boneless pork loin rolled in allspice, coriander, and dry mustard; parsnips, carrots, red pearl onions, and white wine also join the dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine salt and spices. Coat pork with the spice mixture, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil. Add pork to pot. Sear pork until golden, turning with tongs, about 2 minutes per side. Stir in wine and bay leaves, scraping bottom of pot to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover, and simmer, basting meat with cooking liquid several times, 25 minutes. Remove pork from pot, and set aside.
- Stir in carrots, onions, parsnips, and garlic. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Make a well in center; return pork to pot. Quarter and core pears (peel and leave some whole if desired). Add pears, and simmer until pears are tender and a meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145 degrees for medium, about 15 minutes. Let rest in pot 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Transfer the vegetables and pears to a platter with the sliced pork. Pour sauce through a fine sieve into a bowl; pour over pork.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS
From the Dream Dinners cookbook. Yet to try this one. Can also double or triple the recipe and freeze some for later!
Provided by jswinks
Categories Pork
Time 2h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place 6 pork loin slices in the prepared dish or crock pot.
- Combine remaining ingredients and mix until well incorporated.
- Pour over pork.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake 2 hours at 325.
- Crock pot: You can also cook in crock pot - same assembly instructions and cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- To freeze: place all ingredients into a ziploc freezer bag. Thaw before baking, transfer to baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray and cook as directed above.
ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS AND DRIED APRICOTS
Categories Fruit Pork Roast Dinner Dried Fruit Pear Apricot Meat Pork Tenderloin Fall Winter Anniversary Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons ras el hanout and stir 1 minute. Add pears and sauté until tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer pears to plate.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium heat. Add onion and apricots. Sauté until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add broth and honey. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Return pears to pot. Remove from heat. (Sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons ras el hanout in small bowl to blend. Rub mixture all over pork tenderloins. Transfer pork to roasting pan. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F, about 30 minutes. Transfer pork to cutting board. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, reheat sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide pork among 6 plates. Spoon sauce and pears over pork. Sprinkle with almonds.
PEAR-STUFFED PORK LOIN
From just two trees, we get an abundance of pears. So I'm always looking for new ideas on how to use them. This elegant roast offers a delicious way to incorporate pears into a main dish stuffing and glaze.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat. On each half, make another lengthwise slit down the center to within 1/2 in. of bottom; open roast and cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap., In a small bowl, combine the ripe pears, dried pears, walnuts, cilantro, honey, garlic and pepper flakes; spread over roast to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up from a long side; tie with kitchen string at 2-in. intervals. Place in a shallow roasting pan lined with heavy-duty foil. , Combine the glaze ingredients; spoon over roast. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS AND GINGER-BEER SAUCE
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a flameproof, ovenproof roasting pan. Season the pork with 1 teaspoon of the salt and pepper, and place in the pan. Cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Remove the pork from the pan and set aside. Add the potatoes to the pan and season with the remaining teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Add the pears to the pan and roast with the potatoes for 5 minutes longer. Push the potatoes and pears to the edge of the pan and place the pork tenderloins in the center. Roast until the pork is only slightly pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Remove the pork, potatoes and pears from the pan and place the pan over medium heat. Add the ginger beer and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan. Let reduce to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes.
- Cut the pork into inch-thick slices. Divide the pork, potatoes and pears among 4 plates and spoon sauce over each. Serve immediately.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEAR SAUCE
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories dinner, main course
Time 22m
Yield 70 - 75 slices
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place rack on second level from bottom in oven. Heat oven to 500 degrees.
- Combine salt, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place tenderloins side by side in a 12-by-8-by-1 1/2-inch roasting pan. Using your fingers, rub the dry seasonings on all surfaces of each tenderloin. Smear all over with the oil.
- Roast for 10 minutes. Turn over each one; roast another 10 minutes.
- While pork is roasting, puree pear in a food processor or blender until liquid; it should be 1/2 cup.
- Remove tenderloin to a serving platter. Pour off fat in pan and place over high heat. Add pear puree, boil and scrape pan with a wooden spoon to remove browned bits.
- Slice the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Toss with the sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature, accompanied by party rye bread.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS AND SHALLOTS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Roast Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Pear Pork Tenderloin Healthy Party Shallot Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Mix oil, garlic, and chopped thyme in small bowl. Rub mixture over pork, shallots, and pears. Heat large ovenproof nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add pork and shallots; brown on all sides, turning, about 7 minutes. Transfer shallots to platter. Transfer pork to baking sheet (do not clean skillet). Roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 145°F, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add pears to same skillet and cook over medium-high heat until brown on cut side, turning once or twice, about 4 minutes. Transfer pears to platter (do not clean skillet).
- Mix butter and flour in small cup. Add broth, pear nectar, and butter mixture to same skillet; boil until sauce thickens, scraping up browned bits, about 7 minutes.
- Slice pork; arrange on platter. Surround with pears and shallots. Drizzle sauce over pork. Garnish with thyme sprigs.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS AND ONIONS
4 steps - too easy! From Doris Roberts' book, "Are You Hungry, Dear?" Can't wait to try it tomorrow night - sounds tasty!
Provided by SmHerndon
Categories Pork
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pound pork into 1/4 inch thickness between plastic wrap or wax paper.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large saute' pan and add pears, onions and thyme. Salt and pepper to taste. Let cook until pears turn golden and onion is soft.
- In another pan, melt 1 tablespoons butter and add one layer of pork slices. Salt and pepper pork. Cook pork about 2 minutes per side, or until just cooked through and a nice crust starts to form (you will have to cook pork in batches).
- Arrange pork on a serving platter and slather the pear-onion mixture over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.6, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 124.1, Sodium 154, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 17.9, Protein 30.2
Tips:
- Choose the right pork tenderloin: Look for a tenderloin that is about 1 pound and has a uniform thickness. This will ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Season the pork tenderloin well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to flavor the pork and make it more juicy.
- Sear the pork tenderloin before roasting: Searing the pork tenderloin will help to caramelize the outside and keep the juices in. This will result in a more flavorful and tender pork tenderloin.
- Roast the pork tenderloin at a high temperature: Roasting the pork tenderloin at a high temperature will help to quickly cook the pork and prevent it from drying out.
- Let the pork tenderloin rest before slicing: Let the pork tenderloin rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the pork and make it more tender.
- Serve the pork tenderloin with your favorite sides: Pork tenderloin is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular sides include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Conclusion:
Pork tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-cook dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. By following these tips, you can make a pork tenderloin that is flavorful, tender, and juicy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give pork tenderloin a try!
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