Pork Tenderloin with Date and Cilantro Relish

By winefoot

Ingredients

• SERVINGS: 4
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 lb.)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup Medjool dates (about 4 oz.), cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for serving

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 6–8 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and cook pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 140°, 10–15 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing; set aside pan drippings.

Toss dates, orange juice, reserved pan drippings, 3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spoon relish over pork and top with cilantro leaves.

DO AHEAD: Relish (without pan drippings) can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Add pan drippings just before serving.