Tart Cherry Date Glazed Pork (Printable Version)

Roasted pork tenderloin with a tangy-sweet cherry and date glaze, delivering elegant bold flavors.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pork

01 - 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Glaze

05 - ½ cup dried tart cherries
06 - 4 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
07 - ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - ¼ cup water

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat pork tenderloin dry and rub evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
02 - Combine tart cherries, dates, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes until fruit softens and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and puree until smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender.
03 - Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides until browned, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
04 - Brush half of the glaze over the pork. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 18 to 22 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
05 - Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
06 - Drizzle remaining glaze over sliced pork. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Elegant budget-friendly main dish
  • Complex flavors with minimal effort
02 -
  • For extra flavor, marinate pork in half the glaze for up to 2 hours before cooking.
  • Dried cranberries can substitute for tart cherries if unavailable.
03 -
  • Marinate pork in glaze for deeper flavor.
  • Use fresh parsley for a bright garnish.
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