Pork Tenderloin with Date and Cilantro Relish

Pork Tenderloin with Date and Cilantro Relish
Pork Tenderloin with Date and Cilantro Relish is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. One portion of this dish contains approximately 36g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 379 calories. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pork tenderloin, orange juice, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the medjool dates you could follow this main course with the Yogurt Trifle with Pomegranate, Pear, and Dates as a dessert.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 425°F.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in alarge ovenproof skillet over medium-highheat. Season pork with salt and pepper andcook, turning, until browned on all sides,6–8 minutes.
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Transfer skillet to oven andcook pork until an instant-read thermometerinserted in thickest part registers 140°F,10–15 minutes.
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Transfer pork to a cuttingboard and let rest at least 5 minutes beforeslicing; set aside pan drippings.
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Toss dates, orange juice, reserved pandrippings, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, andremaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; seasonwith salt and pepper. Spoon relish overpork and top with cilantro leaves.
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DO AHEAD: Relish (without pan drippings)can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
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Add pan drippings just before serving.
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Per serving: 360 calories, 14 g fat, 2 g fiber
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Bon Appétit

Recommended wine: Malbec, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese

Malbec, Pinot Noir, and Sangiovese are my top picks for Pork Tenderloin. Pinot noir's light body is great for lean cuts, medium bodied sangiovese complement meaty sauces, stews, and other multi-ingredient dishes, and full-bodied tannic malbec pairs with fatty cuts and barbecue. One wine you could try is Finca La Malena Malbec. It has 5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 14 dollars.
Finca La Malena Malbec
Finca La Malena Malbec
100% Malbec from eastern Mendoza. Limestone and clay soils, cool winters and warm summers provide great fruit concentration, and smooth tannins. Dark ruby in color reflecting light in an array of orange/purple hues. Pleasant nose filled with hints of red forest fruits and herbs. Young round tannins give it a silky sensuous texture that leads to a rich mouthfeel. Mouthwatering layers of red berries, plum, vanilla and spice open as it warms up, delivering a rich varietal character. A delicate finish that bridges the gap between drinks and lingers well after the last sip.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In35 m.
Servings4
Health Score24
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