Pork Tenderloin with Spiced Rhubarb Chutney

Succulent pork tenderloin served with a sweet and tangy rhubarb chutney, spiced with ginger, cumin, cinnamon, and cloves. The homemade chutney combines fresh rhubarb with red onion and dried cherries for a perfect complement to the roasted pork.

6 servings
45 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 4 cups fresh rhubarb
  • ½ cup red onion
  • cup dried tart cherries
  • 2 whole pork tenderloins
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch Fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy large Dutch oven. Bring to simmer over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add rhubarb, onion and dried cherries; increase heat to medium-high and cook until rhubarb is tender and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle pork with cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add pork and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to roasting pan. Brush pork with 6 tablespoons chutney. Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F, brushing occasionally with 6 more tablespoons chutney, about 25 minutes. Slice pork into medallions. Garnish with cilantro and serve with remaining chutney.

    30 min