Pork Tenderloin with Pear Cream Sauce

Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Updated on Apr. 05, 2022

Pork’s mild taste goes well with sweet flavors and many seasonings. Here, I’ve teamed it with both—luscious pears and a refreshing herb blend.—Joyce Moynihan, Lakeville, Minnesota

Now Trending

herbes de Provence

Look for herbes de Provence in the spice aisle.

Pork Tenderloin with Pear Cream Sauce

Prep Time 25 min
Cook Time 20 min
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 medium pears, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup pear brandy or pear nectar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup pear nectar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle pork with the herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, brown pork in 1 tablespoon butter on all sides. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove pork from skillet and keep warm. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute pears and sugar in 2 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Remove from pan and keep warm. In the same pan, melt remaining butter. Add shallots; saute until tender. Stir in thyme.
  3. Remove from heat. Add brandy; cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add cream and nectar; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Slice pork; serve with pears and cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 605 calories, 38g fat (22g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 6g fiber), 26g protein.

Loading Popular in the Community
Loading Reviews