PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEAR CREAM SAUCE

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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

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 medium pears, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
4 shallots, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 cup pear brandy or pear nectar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup pear nectar

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.

Kathy Mansito
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The pork was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Yogan Roy
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Macaulay Israel
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Abdul hai
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sadasilu Eshan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The pork was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


asu Natpit
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


basnet ff
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Anjuman Islam
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Laina McCormack
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The pork was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again.


John Nertia
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ojifa Coushik
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Wasa Akbar
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Starr Cecil
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ehirim Chidimma
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This pork tenderloin with pear cream sauce was absolutely delicious! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.