Pork Tenderloin with Plum Chutney

Succulent pork tenderloin wrapped in crispy pancetta and served with a sweet-tangy plum chutney. The meat is seasoned with aromatic herbs and grilled to perfection, while the homemade chutney combines fresh plums with shallots, ginger, and warming spices.

6 servings
1 hr 40 min

Ingredients

  • 4 whole red or black plums
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 whole shallot
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup Sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 piece bay leaf
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 4 teaspoons herbes de Provence
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 whole pork tenderloins
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 16 slices pancetta
  • Herbes de Provence
  • dried herb mixture
  • store information

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Peel plums, if desired. Halve and pit. Cut into 1/2" wedges.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallot begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Add brown sugar, next 6 ingredients, and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in plums. Cover and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft and juices have thickened, 20-25 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Let cool slightly. DO AHEAD: Chutney can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm slightly before serving.

    40 min

  3. 3.

    Stir rosemary, herbes de Provence, and oil in a small bowl. Rub all over pork; season with salt and pepper. Wrap pancetta slices around pork and tie at 2" intervals with kitchen twine to hold together. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    If using a charcoal grill, build a medium-hot fire; push coals over to 1 side of grill. If using a gas grill, heat all but 1 burner to high. Grill tenderloins over hot part of grill, turning frequently, until a crisp brown crust forms on all sides, 8-10 minutes. Move tenderloins to cooler part of grill to gently cook through; cover and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of each loin registers 145°F, 15-20 minutes longer.

    30 min

  5. 5.

    Transfer tenderloins to a cutting board. Let rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly and serve with plum chutney alongside.

    10 min

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