Pork Tenderloin Agrodolce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Pork Tenderloin Agrodolce
45 min.
8
251kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make main course that's both gluten-free and dairy-free? Look no further than this mouthwatering Pork Tenderloin Agrodolce! This delectable dish serves 8 and can be ready in just 45 minutes. Each serving contains only 251 calories, making it a perfect option for a light lunch or a satisfying dinner.

The star of this recipe is the succulent 2-pound pork tenderloin, which is seasoned to perfection and cooked until it reaches a tender and juicy internal temperature of 155°F. The unique agrodolce sauce, featuring a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, is created by simmering a delightful medley of balsamic vinegar, cipollini onions, garlic cloves, green olives, chicken broth, olive oil, sugar, dried sweet cherries, and thyme. This sauce adds a burst of flavor to the pork, creating a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Not only is this Pork Tenderloin Agrodolce a crowd-pleaser, but it's also a breeze to prepare. With only a handful of ingredients and simple instructions, you'll be enjoying this delicious and nutritious meal in no time. And for an added touch of elegance, pair your dish with a glass of Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007, il vino "dal tralcetto" - a wine that perfectly complements the sweet and sour notes of the dish.

So why wait? Dive into the world of agrodolce cuisine and impress your friends and family with this mouthwatering Pork Tenderloin Agrodolce!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • pound cipollini onions peeled
  •  garlic clove 
  • 0.5 cup olive green
  • teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • pound pork tenderloins trimmed
  • 0.3 cup beef broth fat-free
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.5 cup cherries dried sweet
  •  thyme sprigs 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 50
  2. Combine first 8 ingredients in a medium saucepan; stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 45 minutes or until onions are almost tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and cook 7 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently.
  3. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sprinkle pork evenly with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  5. Add pork to pan, and cook 1 minute. Turn pork over.
  6. Place pan in oven; bake at 500 for 12 minutes or until a thermometer registers 155 (slightly pink).
  7. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Slice pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
  8. Serve with sauce.
  9. Wine note: With the subtle fragrances of black tea and the charred embers of a warm fire, Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007, il vino "dal tralcetto" ($14), keeps up with both the sweet and sour notes in this dish. --Alexander Spacher

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein41.64%
Fat27.05%
Carbs31.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.76
Glycemic Load
5.54
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.368260787881%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Isorhamnetin
2.84mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
11.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.65kcal
12.53%
Fat:7.34g
11.29%
Saturated Fat:1.48g
9.22%
Carbohydrates:19.12g
6.37%
Net Carbohydrates:17.03g
6.19%
Sugar:12.96g
14.4%
Cholesterol:73.71mg
24.57%
Sodium:505.68mg
21.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.42g
50.84%
Vitamin B1:1.16mg
77.63%
Selenium:35.63µg
50.9%
Vitamin B6:0.98mg
49.07%
Vitamin B3:7.69mg
38.45%
Phosphorus:305.45mg
30.55%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.04%
Potassium:593.68mg
16.96%
Zinc:2.3mg
15.32%
Vitamin B5:1.05mg
10.48%
Magnesium:41.47mg
10.37%
Vitamin B12:0.58µg
9.64%
Iron:1.71mg
9.48%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.12%
Fiber:2.09g
8.35%
Copper:0.15mg
7.57%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.26%
Vitamin C:5.5mg
6.66%
Vitamin A:321.94IU
6.44%
Calcium:42.76mg
4.28%
Folate:11.28µg
2.82%
Vitamin K:2.69µg
2.57%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:My Recipes