Pork Tenderloin with Pepper Jelly and Gorgonzola

SUBMITTED BY: Mimi 

"This is a recipe I acquired years ago and modified to suit my family's taste. It is simpler to make than it sounds; great for company. An absolute favorite of our family!"
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 shallots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup brandy
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 small fresh rosemary sprig
  • 1 1/2 cups hot pepper jelly
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling

DIRECTIONS

  1. Sprinkle pork tenderloins with garlic salt and pepper. Allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, shallots, and red pepper; cook and stir until the onions have softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes. Add chicken stock, brandy, thyme, and rosemary. Increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until the sauce has reduced by 1/3, about 5 minutes. Remove the thyme and rosemary sprigs, and stir in the hot pepper jelly until melted; set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Add pork, and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove pork and place into a roasting pan.
  5. Roast pork in preheated oven until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Once done, place pork onto a plate and cover with foil; allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  6. To serve, remove peppers and onions from the sauce, and spread out onto a serving platter. Slice pork diagonally into 1-inch slices and arrange over the peppers. Pour 1/2 cup of the brandy sauce over the pork, and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of Gorgonzola cheese. Serve remaining sauce and cheese in separate serving dishes on the side.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by JQ 
I've been walking around the house for 2 weeks now saying to my husband "I know I made the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by Alissa B 
Instead of brandy I used twice as much chicken stock... even my sister who doesn't eat pork... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by SunnyMI 
Absolutely awesome recipe! Great mix of flavors. Simple. Wouldn't change anything. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by Luvs2Cook 
I made this recipe a while ago and couldn't find my written copy and FINALLY was able to find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2007 by Penny 
Fantastic! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2009 by KC 
Excellent...and great for company MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by suzbmt 
The sauce was bland and very oily. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Pork Tenderloin with Pepper Jelly and Gorgonzola

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 540

  • Total Fat: 20.5g
  • Cholesterol: 108mg
  • Sodium: 1073mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 34.5g

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