Pork tenderloin with prunes
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Pork tenderloin with prunes pairs well with any side dish thanks to the sauce, the recipe for which I will also share with you. I usually serve it with rice. If you'd like the pork tenderloin with prunes to be served as an appetizer, you can skip the sauce, simply slice it into rounds, arrange on a nice plate, and garnish with fresh herbs. Cooking pork tenderloin with prunes is very easy—you'll see for yourself. It requires little time and effort. Good luck! The dish is now ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Boil the prunes in water and cognac (2 tablespoons of water and 4 tablespoons of cognac) for 5 minutes.
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Step 2
Prepare the pork tenderloin. Cut it into a strip if necessary. Your pork tenderloin might already be flat enough. Place prunes in a row along the center of the meat.
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Step 3
Wrap the prunes with pork tenderloin and secure with toothpicks.
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Step 4
First, the pork tenderloin with prunes is seared in olive oil. 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
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Step 5
Wrap the seared pork tenderloin in baking foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
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Step 6
While the pork tenderloin with prunes is baking, let's prepare the sauce. Use the saucepan in which you previously boiled the prunes. It's better not to wash it, so that the prune juice remains inside. Pour the remaining brandy (4 tablespoons) into it and add 1-2 prunes.
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Step 7
Then pour the cream and soy sauce into the pot. Mix well.
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Step 8
In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold milk. Add the mixture to the saucepan, stir well, and cook until it comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 9
Slice the cooked pork tenderloin into rounds. Serve with sauce.