Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Compote

Succulent pork tenderloin seasoned with sage, fennel, and black pepper, pan-seared to perfection and served with a tangy rhubarb compote. This elegant main dish combines aromatic herbs with tender pork for a memorable meal.

6 servings
46 min

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • pounds pork tenderloins
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 sprigs fresh sage
  • 1 serving rhubarb compote

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix 3 tablespoons olive oil, ground black pepper, salt, dried sage, and ground fennel in small bowl. Rub oil mixture all over pork tenderloins; place in large baking dish and let stand 20 minutes.

    20 min

  2. 2.

    Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150°F, turning pork occasionally, about 8 minutes longer for medium tenderloins and 10 minutes for large.

    16 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer pork to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes. Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; arrange on platter. Sprinkle with parsley; garnish with sage sprigs. Serve with Rhubarb Compote.

    10 min