PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHARLEVOIX BLUEBERRY SAUCE

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Ingredients

  • 4 pork tenderloins
  • (about 3/4 lb./375 g each)
  • 1 tbsp. (15 mL) canola oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, halved
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) blueberry liqueur or cassis
  • Bouquet garni
  • (made of 1 thyme sprig, 1 bay leaf, celery leaves and 3 peppercorns)
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) blueberries
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) whipping cream (35%) Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large, heavy oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, sear tenderloins on all sides. Roast in a preheated 400 °F (200 °C) oven about 30 minutes or until meat is barely pink inside. Place on a platter; cover with foil and keep warm.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook about 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic; cook 30 seconds. De-glaze pan with wine, stirring until wine is almost evaporated. Stir in stock, blueberry liqueur and bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Stir in blueberries; simmer another 5 minutes.

In a blender, purée sauce; return to saucepan. Stir in whipping cream, salt and pepper. Bring just to a boil before serving.

To Serve:

Slice tenderloins into rounds. Place a pool of sauce on 6 to 8 plates and fan pork tenderloins out on sauce. Garnish with fresh blueberries.