Roast Pork Tenderloin with Pears and Dried Apricots
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Roast Pork Tenderloin with Pears and Dried Apricots From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
Add 2 teaspoons ras el hanout and stir 1 minute.
Add pears and sauté until tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium heat.
Add onion and apricots. Sauté until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add broth and honey. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Return pears to pot.
Remove from heat. (Sauce can be made 2 hours ahead.
Let stand at room temperature.)
Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons ras el hanout in small bowl to blend. Rub mixture all over pork tenderloins.
Transfer pork to roasting pan. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F, about 30 minutes.
Transfer pork to cutting board.
Meanwhile, reheat sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide pork among 6 plates. Spoon sauce and pears over pork.