Pork Tenderloin with Tomato-Peach Compote

Succulent pork tenderloin rubbed with curry spices and served with a sweet-savory compote of fresh tomatoes and peaches. This elegant dish combines the richness of pork with bright summer flavors.

4 servings
48 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 whole pork tenderloins
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • ¾ pound tomatoes
  • 1 whole peach
  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 piece mortar and pestle

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Mash garlic, ginger, curry powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a paste using mortar and pestle. Rub all over pork.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Heat oil in an ovenproof 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Brown pork on one side, about 5 minutes, then turn over and transfer skillet to oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 145 to 150°F for juicy meat, 10 to 12 minutes. Let pork rest, uncovered, on a cutting board while making compote.

    17 min

  4. 4.

    Add onion to skillet (handle will be very hot) and sautéover medium-high heat until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and peach and sauté until just softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in thyme and, if desired, sugar.

    11 min

  5. 5.

    Slice pork and serve with compote.

    5 min

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