Herbed Pork Tenderloins with Apple Chutney (from our archives)

This recipe (and photo above) is from Ina Garten's cookbook "Make It Ahead". This has become a dependable, easy to make, yet kind of elegant recipe for a "special" dinner. Perfect for a mid-week Valentine's Day dinner!! The only adjustments I made was to to remove the “silver-skin” from the pork tenderloin before beginning the recipe. If you don't know how click here for a good video to show you how to do that. I also rubbed each tenderloin with a good-sized teaspoon of Dijon mustard before rubbing with olive oil and herbs.

 

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Herbed Pork Tenderloins with Apple Chutney
(Serves: 6 to 8)

 

Ingredients:

• 2 pork tenderloins (2½ to 3 pounds total)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Good olive oil
• 10 to 12 slices prosciutto
• Apple Chutney (recipe follows)

 

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

 

Directions:

 

Place the tenderloins on a sheet pan and pat them dry with paper towels. Combine the rosemary, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the tenderloins all over with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle all sides with the herb mixture. If there is a thinner “tail,” fold it underneath so the tenderloin is an even thickness throughout. Wrap the tenderloins completely with a single layer of prosciutto. (I place the prosciutto sideways with the ends wrapping under the tenderloins.) Tie in several places with kitchen string to hold the prosciutto and the “tail” in place.

 

Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the middle of the end of the tenderloin reads 140 degrees for medium rare and 145 degrees for medium. Cover the tenderloins tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Slice diagonally in thick slices and serve warm with the Apple Chutney.

 

Note: Pork can be cooked medium rare because there is no longer a concern about trichinosis. Overcooked pork will be dry and flavorless.

 

MAKE IT AHEAD: Assemble the pork completely, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Roast before serving.

 

APPLE CHUTNEY
Makes 5 cups

 

Of course, you can serve Herbed Pork Tenderloins with store-bought chutney but homemade apple chutney with fresh ginger and raisins is easy to make and delicious!

 

Ingredients:

 

• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons minced or grated fresh ginger (see note)
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (4 oranges)
• 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 11/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and ½-inch-diced
• 3/4 cup raisins 

 

Directions:

 

Combine the onion, ginger, orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, and salt in a medium-size saucepan.

 

Add the apples, adding them as you chop to keep them from turning brown. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

 

Reduce the heat and simmer for 50 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the raisins and serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.

 

Note: To mince ginger, I peel it, dice it, and process it in a mini food processor.