PORK TENDERLOIN WITH DATE AND CILANTRO RELISH
- YIELD
- Makes 4 servings
- ACTIVE TIME
- 20 minutes
- TOTAL TIME
- 35 minutes
INGREDIENTS
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- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2/3 cup Medjool dates (about 4 ounces), cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro plus leaves for serving
PREPARATION
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- Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 6–8 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and cook pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 140°F, 10–15 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing; set aside pan drippings.
- Toss dates, orange juice, reserved pan drippings, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spoon relish over pork and top with cilantro leaves.
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