Best 8 Tenderloin For Two With Cherry Brandy Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our carefully curated recipe for an intimate dining experience. Discover the art of preparing a tenderloin steak cooked to perfection, accompanied by a luscious cherry brandy sauce that elevates the flavors to new heights. Experience the magic of this dish as it transforms simple ingredients into a masterpiece, perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable adventure with our expertly crafted recipe for tenderloin for two with cherry brandy sauce.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TENDERLOIN STEAKS WITH CHERRY SAUCE



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This recipe stars a delectable sauce made with wine, plump cherries, and steak portioned just right. -Jacob Kitzman, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup dried tart cherries
3/4 cup port wine
2 teaspoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 beef tenderloin steaks (4 ounces each)
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Place wine and cherries in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in the butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper., Sprinkle steaks with remaining salt and pepper. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Serve steaks with cherry sauce and sprinkle with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TENDERLOIN FOR TWO WITH CHERRY-BRANDY SAUCE



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I'm a stay-at-home mom with an active toddler and busy teenager. An evening alone with my husband is truly a special occasion. So I make this elegant entree for two.-Gina Hardy, La Vernia, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup port wine or additional beef broth
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon grated horseradish
1/4 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 bay leaf
2 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, divided
1/4 cup cherry brandy
1-1/2 teaspoons cherry preserves

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is slightly thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup. Strain and discard the shallot, peppercorns and bay leaf; set liquid aside., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook steaks in oil and 1-1/2 teaspoons butter for 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove steaks and keep warm. , Remove pan from the heat; add the reserved broth mixture, then the brandy. Return pan to the heat. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes or until liquid is thickened and reduced to about 1/4 cup. Stir in preserves and remaining butter. Return steaks to the pan; heat through.

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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

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

SWEET AND SAVORY BRANDY SAUCE FOR PORK TENDERLOINS



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With its subtle aroma, this "Sweet and Savory" sauce is a delicious way to turn a regular dinner of pork tenderloins into something special. The recipe is fast and easy, and uses ingredients which can usually be found in almost any house hold.

Provided by Miss Alice

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 1 Medium Pork Loin, 5-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup brandy
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 small yellow onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, crushed
3 large fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In medium size bowl, mix Brandy, Brown Sugar, Onion and Garlic. Set aside.
  • Melt the Butter in a large frying pan until bubbly, then slowly add the Brandy mixture.
  • Stir the sauce until it comes to a boil, then crush the Basil and drop it into the pan.
  • Let the sauce boil for about five minutes, then bring the stove to a simmer.
  • Place the Pork Loin into the frying pan, and cover.
  • Let the Pork simmer until it reaches an internal temperature of 160-165 degrees.
  • Let stand for about five minutes, then serve and enjoy!

BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH GARLIC AND BRANDY



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Provided by Maria Thomann

Categories     Garlic     Sauté     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Father's Day     Beef Tenderloin     Brandy     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 6- to 7-ounce beef tenderloin steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
2/3 cup canned beef broth
2 tablespoons brandy

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steaks; cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to platter. Add 2 tablespoons parsley and garlic to skillet; stir 30 seconds. Add broth, then brandy. Boil until juices are reduced to glaze, about 6 minutes. Spoon glaze over steaks. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

BEEF TENDERLOIN IN CHERRY SAUCE



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It's well worth the time to make this beef tenderloin sauce using kirsch cherry brandy and grenadine syrup.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Cherries

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries in juice
1/4 cup ruby port
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon drained bottled horseradish
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 large bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1 teaspoon arrowroot or 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon mild olive oil
4 (6 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup kirsch (cherry brandy)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon grenadine

Steps:

  • Drain the cherry juice into a large saucepan and set the cherries aside.
  • Add the port, beef broth, horseradish, tomato paste, shallot, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until the mixture is reduced to about 2/3 cup, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Dissolve the arrowroot in 1 teaspoon water and stir into the sauce.
  • Simmer until the sauce is shiny and slightly thickened, 1 minute longer.
  • Strain, cover, and set aside (This can be prepared a few hours ahead if you refrigerate the sauce, bring it to room temperature before proceeding.)
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat.
  • Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper and add them to the hot oil.
  • Brown the steaks on both sides and cook until medium-rare (about 6 minutes total) or to your liking.
  • Transfer the steaks to a large platter.
  • Add the cherries and kirsch to the skillet and flambé. When the flames die out, reduce the heat to low and add the cherry sauce. With a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in the butter and grenadine syrup, the sauce should be bright red.
  • Cook until the beef is heated through, about 2 minutes longer.
  • Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Transfer the beef tenderloin steaks to warmed dinner plates.
  • Spoon the cherry sauce over them and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.6, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 128.5, Sodium 171.6, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 30.7

ROMANTIC BEEF TENDERLOIN FOR TWO



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This tender beef tenderloin dish is the perfect meal for a couple or the recipe can also be doubled or tripled for a larger crowd. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies and a glass of red wine.

Provided by mama_brown

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks

Time 9h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (3 ounce) beef tenderloin steaks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small carrot, peeled and very finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup dry red wine

Steps:

  • Coat tenderloins with oil and rub with salt and pepper.
  • Quickly sear tenderloins in a frying pan over medium-high heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a roasting pan. Add carrot, rosemary, thyme, parsley, and garlic; pour red wine over the top. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) when ready to cook.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tenderloins are firm and heated through, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1214.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef tenderloin for the best flavor and texture.
  • Sear the tenderloin in a hot skillet to create a flavorful crust.
  • Cook the tenderloin to your desired doneness. For medium-rare, cook for about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Let the tenderloin rest for a few minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Make the cherry brandy sauce while the tenderloin is resting.
  • Serve the tenderloin with the cherry brandy sauce and your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Beef tenderloin is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender texture and rich flavor, it is sure to impress your guests. The cherry brandy sauce adds a touch of sweetness and complexity that complements the beef perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party.

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