Tuscan Herb Tomato Pork Tenderloin

Chef mariajane's Note:

Pork tenderloin makes for a terrific entertaining dish since it cooks so quickly and is wonderfully tender and moist. The Tuscan-inspired sauce makes pasta or risotto a perfect accompaniment....

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin (about 1 large)
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto , cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage , chopped
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup 35% cream
• 1 -1 ½ cup fresh tomato , chopped (about 2)
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil , shredded
• parmesan cheese , freshly grated

Directions:

1. Cut pork tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions; sprinkle with a pinch each salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and swirl to coat pan. Brown pork, turning once, for about 1 minute per side or until golden. Transfer to a plate.
3. Add garlic, prosciutto and sage to pan and sauté for about 2 minutes or until prosciutto starts to brown. Add vinegar and boil, scraping up bits stuck to pan. Stir in cream; bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for about 5 minutes, ,until sauce is slightly thickened.
4. Stir in pork with any accumulated juices and tomatoes. Simmer, stirring and turning pork once, for about 5 minutes or just until a hint of pink remains in pork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with basil and Parmesan cheese.
5. COOKING TIP: Choose the ripest tomatoes possible for the best flavor. Often plum (Roma) or grape tomatoes have better flavor when regular ones are out of season.

Reviews

[Irmgard]

This dish is wonderful and very easy to prepare. I made it for my husband's birthday dinner and he just loved it, especially the delicious sauce. I served this with risotto. I will add this to my roster of dinner party recipes.