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Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

17/11/2023

The pork tenderloin with cherry sauce and creamy mashed potatoes is a dish with sophisticated taste and an elegant presentation. Here is the recipe to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 500-600 grams)
  • 200 grams of sour cherries in syrup
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Butter (about 30 grams)

For the mashed potatoes:

  • 3-4 medium potatoes
  • 50 ml of cooking cream
  • 30 grams of butter
  • Salt and nutmeg to taste

Preparation

  1. Start with the mashed potatoes: peel the potatoes, cut them into cubes, and boil them in salted water. Cook until they become tender, which should take about 20-25 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, prepare the tenderloin. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Tie the tenderloin with kitchen twine to maintain a uniform shape during cooking.

  3. Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat a pan with a drizzle of oil and a couple tablespoons of butter, add the rosemary and brown the pork tenderloin on all sides until a nice golden crust forms.

  4. Transfer the tenderloin to the oven and cook for 15-20 minutes, depending on the size or until the desired doneness is reached. Once cooked, let the tenderloin rest for a few minutes before slicing it.

  5. While the tenderloin is in the oven, prepare the cherries. Drain the sour cherries from their syrup and place them in a small saucepan with a bit of butter and the syrup from the jar. Let it reduce over low heat until it forms a slightly thick sauce.

  6. Drain the cooked potatoes, remove from the heat and mash them with a fork or a potato masher. Add the butter, cooking cream and mix well until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream. Season with salt and add a grating of nutmeg to taste.

  7. Assemble the dish: put a bed of mashed potatoes on each plate, slice the tenderloin and lay the slices over the cream. Finish with the cherry sauce and serve hot.

Curiosity

The pairing of pork with fruit, particularly with slightly acidic fruits like sour cherries, is very common in Italian cuisine. This is because the acidity of the fruit balances the rich taste of the meat, creating a pleasant contrast in the mouth.

Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce and Creamy Mashed Potatoes