Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Onion-Fig Relish Recipe

By japaulson

Caramelized onion, balsamic vinegar, and figs combine to create a subtly sweet topping for savory roasted pork. A side of acorn squash, available in peak form throughout the winter, rounds out this hearty meal.

Prep: 4 minutes; Cook: 19 minutes; Other: 5 minutes

Prep Time: 9 minutes
Cook Time: 19 minutes
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 ounces pork and 1/4 cup relish)

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooking spray
• 8 dried Mission figs
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 (8-ounce) container refrigerated prechopped onion

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Sprinkle pork evenly with salt and pepper; coat with cooking spray. Heat a medium-sized cast-iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pork; cook 4 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally.

3. While pork browns, coarsely chop figs. Combine vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, and soy sauce in a small bowl. When pork is browned, remove pan from heat. Add figs, onion, and vinegar mixture to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits.

4. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink). Stir onion mixture; cover pan loosely with foil. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional Information
Calories:256 (15% from fat)
Fat:4g (sat 1.4g,mono 1.6g,poly 0.5g)
Protein:24.6g
Carbohydrate:30.6g
Fiber:4.6g
Cholesterol:63mg
Iron:2.1mg
Sodium:349mg
Calcium:81mg