Description
Blackberries and raspberries roast in the pork juices of this flavorful tenderloin. The coffee flavored rub would taste great with any cut of pork. Make a larger batch and save for future uses. If you don't want to add liqueur to sauce, use an equal amount of broth instead.
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
- 1/4 Cup instant espresso powder
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 Teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 Teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 ¼ Tsp. cracked black pepper
- 1/4 Tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 leek, trimmed and sliced
- 1 Cup chicken broth, divided
- 1 Package (6 ounces) Driscoll's Raspberries, divided
- 1 Package (6 ounces) Driscoll's Blackberries, divided
- 1/3 Cup berry liqueur such as Chambord
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PREHEAT oven to 425°F.
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PREHEAT a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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PLACE 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each) into a baking pan and SET ASIDE.
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PLACE 1/4 cup instant espresso powder into a small bowl.
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ADD 2 tablespoons brown sugar and ADD 2 teaspoons kosher salt.
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ADD 2 teaspoons ground cumin and ADD 1 ¼ teaspoons cracked black pepper and ADD 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
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STIR thoroughly to combine.
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SPRINKLE espresso powder mixture evenly all over pork tenderloins and RUB mixture onto pork to coat all sides.
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SET ASIDE pork tenderloins.
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POUR 2 tablespoons olive oil into preheated skillet.
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PLACE pork tenderloins into skillet and COOK 1 – 2 minutes per side until all sides are browned.
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PLACE 1 sliced leek into roasting pan.
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ADD 1/2 cup – 2/3 cup chicken broth to cover leek slices.
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ADD browned pork tenderloin to roasting pan.
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BAKE 20 minutes.
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ADD remaining chicken broth and ADD 1/2 cup raspberries and ADD 1/2 cup blackberries.
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BAKE 10 minutes longer or until internal temperature is 145°F – 160°F.
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TRANSFER pork tenderloin to a serving platter and SET ASIDE.
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POUR 1/3 cup berry liqueur, such as Chambord, into roasting pan.
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ADD remaining chicken broth.
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PLACE roasting pan onto cooktop and STIR and COOK over medium heat 2 minutes.
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ADD remaining raspberries and ADD remaining blackberries.
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SLICE pork tenderloins and SERVE immediately with au jus.
Calories | 209 | |
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Total Fat | 4.59 g | |
Saturated Fat | 1.04 g | |
Cholesterol | 73.71 mg | |
Sodium | 591 mg | |
Total Carbohydrates | 14.04 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 3.00 g | |
Protein | 24.99 g |