Name: Maple Pork Tenderloin with Pears
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes + 20 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Local products from Quebec
Ingredients: 2 Quebec pork tenderloins, about ¾ lb. (340 g) each; 1 tbsp. 15 mL oil; 3 tbsp. 45 mL butter; 2 pears, peeled and cut into 8 wedges; 1 cup 250 mL maple syrup; 1 clove; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 star anise; 1 tsp. 5 mL coriander seeds; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Maple Pork Tenderloin with Pears

20 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Prep time 4 servings

Preparation

In The Oven

Place oven rack in middle position. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat, heat oil and 1 tbsp. (15 mL) butter, then brown pork tenderloins for 2 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate.
Heat remaining butter in the same skillet set over medium-high heat and brown pears for about 2 minutes. Add maple syrup and spices and reduce by half. Return pork tenderloins to skillet. For medium rare, cook for 12–15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the centre of the meat reads 140°F (60°C). Turn tenderloins halfway through cooking. Remove spices.
Cut pork tenderloins into ½-in. (1-cm) slices. Drizzle with pear sauce. Serve with green beans or a spinach salad.

Maple Pork Tenderloin with Pears

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