Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs

Pork tenderloins are braised in balsamic vinegar with fresh figs and shallots. A wonderful dish for fall.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 307 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 12 fresh figs, stemmed and halved
• fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 0.25 cup good-quality balsamic vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Pat tenderloins dry and remove silver skin, if present. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste.

Step 3

Pour oil into a large, oven-proof skillet and heat over medium-heat until oil shimmers. Carefully place seasoned tenderloins into the hot oil and brown on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes total.

Step 4

Add sliced shallots around tenderloins and stir, about 1 minute. Add figs, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. When the mixture begins to bubble, sprinkle minced rosemary over everthing.

Step 5

Cover, place in the preheated oven and bake until pork is no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 6

Using tongs, remove pork from the skillet and place on a serving platter. With a slotted spoon, remove figs from the skillet and place around the tenderloins. Cover loosely with foil.

Step 7

Place skillet back onto the stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring pan juices to a boil and allow to reduce to about 3/4 cup, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 8

Slice tenderloins, drizzle reduced liquid over the meat, and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.