Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mediterranean Tomato Balsamic Sauce
Delicious sauce!
Quick Facts
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Pork:
2 pounds pork tenderloin (approx. 2 loins)
2 tablespoons Mazola® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon black fine grind pepper
2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
Sauce:
1 tablespoon Mazola® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Karo® Light Corn Syrup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup onion, finely minced
1/3 cup carrot, finely minced
1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes, petite diced
2 tablespoons Argo® Corn Starch
2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red crushed pepper
2 tablespoons hot water
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Place pork tenderloins on foil lined baking sheet. Combine 2 tablespoons oil, garlic salt, pepper and herbs. Using a pastry brush, thoroughly coat surface of meat with mixture.
Roast for 8 to 10 minutes per side or to an internal temperature of 155°F.
Meanwhile, finely mince vegetables in food processor or with knife.
Combine 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar and corn syrup in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; stir in tomato paste and minced vegetables.
Stir cornstarch into tomatoes and add to pan, stirring well. Add herbs; continue to stir until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside until meat is cooked.
Remove cooked pork from oven and transfer meat to a cutting board.
Pour 2 tablespoons hot water into roasting pan, stirring to mix with drippings. Pour this mixture into sauce; stir well over low heat.
Slice pork tenderloins across the grain into medallions. Transfer to serving plate and spoon sauce over top. Serve immediately.