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Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry-Ginger Chutney

By Jessica Rudolph

Published on February 22, 2023

Time

45 Minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry-Ginger Chutney

Ingredients

15 ounces (3 cups) blueberries, divided⅓ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1¾ teaspoons table salt, divided1¼ teaspoons pepper, divided2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided5 ounces (5 cups) mesclun 4 ounces (1 cup) goat cheese, crumbled½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Before You Begin

The recipe will make extra chutney; use it on sandwiches or serve with cheese. Cooled chutney can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Combine 2 cups blueberries and sugar in large saucepan. Mash with potato masher, then bring to boil over medium-high heat. Stir in vinegar, ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, pat pork dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch ovensafe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add pork and cook until well browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and continue to cook until meat registers 135 degrees, 6 to 12 minutes longer.
  3. Transfer pork to cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons chutney and remaining 2 tablespoons oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add mesclun, goat cheese, almonds, and remaining 1 cup blueberries and toss to combine. Slice pork. Serve.
Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry-Ginger Chutney
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Elle Simone Scott.

Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry-Ginger Chutney

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Time

45 Minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

15 ounces (3 cups) blueberries, divided
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1¾ teaspoons table salt, divided
1¼ teaspoons pepper, divided
2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5 ounces (5 cups) mesclun
4 ounces (1 cup) goat cheese, crumbled
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Ingredients

15 ounces (3 cups) blueberries, divided
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1¾ teaspoons table salt, divided
1¼ teaspoons pepper, divided
2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5 ounces (5 cups) mesclun
4 ounces (1 cup) goat cheese, crumbled
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Ingredients

15 ounces (3 cups) blueberries, divided
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1¾ teaspoons table salt, divided
1¼ teaspoons pepper, divided
2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins, trimmed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
5 ounces (5 cups) mesclun
4 ounces (1 cup) goat cheese, crumbled
½ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Why This Recipe Works

Spicy ginger and tangy vinegar were combined with fruity blueberries to make a sweet-and-sour chutney, the perfect accompaniment to mild pork.

Before You Begin

The recipe will make extra chutney; use it on sandwiches or serve with cheese. Cooled chutney can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Combine 2 cups blueberries and sugar in large saucepan. Mash with potato masher, then bring to boil over medium-high heat. Stir in vinegar, ginger, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, pat pork dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch ovensafe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add pork and cook until well browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and continue to cook until meat registers 135 degrees, 6 to 12 minutes longer.
  3. Transfer pork to cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Whisk 2 tablespoons chutney and remaining 2 tablespoons oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Add mesclun, goat cheese, almonds, and remaining 1 cup blueberries and toss to combine. Slice pork. Serve.

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