Balsamic Pork Tenderloin with Strawberries and Rosemary

A simple grilled pork tenderloin, marinated in a balsamic glaze with a savory strawberry compote. This recipe will take your pork tenderloin game up a notch.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin

Marinade

• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1–2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
• 3 garlic cloves

Savory Strawberry Compote

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small shallot – finely chopped (2 Tbsp.)
• 2 cups strawberries- small diced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• generous pinch salt and pepper
• squeeze lemon juice- 1 teaspoon
• Garnish: 1 cup diced strawberries, balsamic reduction or glaze, fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions

1. Blend marinade ingredients together in a blender. Place loin and marinade in a large ziplock bag, or in a shallow baking dish, coating all sides. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. In a small pot, heat oil over medium-low heat, then add shallot. Stir and sauté until golden about 2-3 minutes. Add strawberries, wine, sugar, salt, pepper. Bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer on med-low heat until the wine has reduced and strawberries have thickened for about 10 minutes. It should look like a loose jam. Add a squeeze of lemon. Set aside.
3. Pre-heat grill on high heat.
4. Remove loin from the marinade and pour extra marinade into a small pot. Boil for one minute, or until it has darkened — you will use this cooked marinade to baste the loin whilst on the grill.
5. Once the grill is hot, scrape it clean. Turn to medium-high and place pork loin directly on the grill, and cook for 12 minutes total, turning and basting every 3 minutes. Cover in-between turns. Check temperature. Continue cooking on the grill, lowering heat if necessary just until loin reaches 140 F at the thickest point. Let rest 5-10 minutes.
6. When ready to serve, slice loin into ¾ inch slices, then plate, topping with compote (or place pork over the compote).
7. Garnish with fresh diced strawberry, rosemary sprigs, and balsamic reduction.