Dijon-Cherry Pork
by Mike Neylan on Nov. 13, 2012, under CookingIf fresh cherries are not available use frozen
2 1 Lb pork tenderloins
3 cups fresh cherries pitted, stemmed and pureed in food processor.
4 Tbs cherry preserves
2 cups pork stock
3 Tbs Dijon mustard
1 small shallot minced
3 cloves garlic minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Saute shallots and garlic in 2 Tbs olive oil over medium heat for a few minutes
Add cherries, cherry preserves and pork stock
Bring to simmer and reduce by a third, add dijon mustard and blend well
Reserve half for serving and pour other half in bowl to use to baste pork while cooking
Season pork with salt and pepper
Grill Pork basting with Dijon cherry sauce while turning
Serve with reserved sauce
Mushroom-parmesan polenta and grilled Asparagus are good side dishes
Recipe
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