Savory pork tenderloin gets an update on flavor from rich balsamic vinegar and Oregon blackberries. This savory Blackberry Balsamic Herbed Pork Tenderloin is an impressive main course. Pair it with some Oregon Gamay or Pinot Noir!
Recipe by Leigh Anne Wilkes yourhomebasedmom.com
2.5 LB pork tenderloin
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced thinly
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced or minced
2 Cups Oregon blackberries
½ Cup balsamic vinegar
⅓ Cup honey
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F
Step 2
Place pork on a foil covered baking sheet
Step 3
Cut slits into meat and insert sliced garlic
Step 4
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, rub to coat meat
Step 5
Sprinkle with dried thyme and salt and pepper
Step 6
Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until meat reaches 145-160°F.
Step 7
Let meat rest and then cover with berry sauce and slice.
Step 1
Sautée shallots in olive oil until soft and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes
Step 2
Add in blackberries and stir for 1 minute
Step 3
Add in balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic and salt and pepper to taste
Step 4
Simmer for about 10 minutes until berries break down and it begins to reduce