Pork Tenderloin with prunes and olives
I can't believe this is our blog's first pork medallion recipe. We all love it in our home, and we know you will also love this Pork Marbella recipe. This is why:
- the sauce is so well balanced, delicious, sweet, and slightly sour
- the meat is tender, juicy, and melts in your mouth
- a tasty weeknight or weekend dinner recipe
- one-pan recipe
- feel free to keep any leftovers in the fridge for a couple of days
How to make Pork Marbella at home
This amazing Pork Marbella recipe is made in one pan. The meat is seared and cooked in a delicious sauce made of prunes, olives, Port wine, and capers. You can find the whole list of ingredients below; here is a quick overview for easier preparation.
- Cut the pork tenderloin into medallions and season.
- Set aside to marinate.
- Sear the pork medallions.
- In the same pan, make the sauce and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Serve with your favorite side dish.
What to serve with Pork Marbella
Serve these pork medallions with that delicious prune olive and caper sauce. For the side, we would choose one of these:
- Gnocchi
- Easy Pumpkin Gnocchi
- Best Mashed Potato
- Creamiest Mashed Cauliflower
- Slovenian Cheese Dumplings
Storing
Keep the chilled Pork Marbella in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to 3 days. Before serving, reheat in the microwave oven or using a skillet.
Try these pork dishes
- Honey-Glazed Grilled Pork Butt
- Pork Chops with Apples and Onion
- Braised Pork Shoulder with Pepper Tomato Sauce
- Pork Tacos with Pineapple
- Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Prosciutto
- Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Sage and Garlic
METHOD
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prepare the pork tenderloin
Cut the pork tenderloin into 2.5 cm (1-inch) medallions. Add to a bowl and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, crushed garlic, white wine, capers, honey, vinegar, thyme, and oregano. Stir to combine and set aside for 10 - 15 minutes.
TipFeel free to make this up to a day ahead. Keep in your fridge for up to 12 hours. -
cook the meat
Take the meat from the bowl and pat dry using paper towels. Keep the marinade. Place a large pan over high heat. Add two tablespoons of olive oil. Add the meat and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, then turn the meat and continue to cook for another 2 - 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and pour the cooking liquid over the meat.
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Marbella
Place the same pan over medium heat. Add the remaining marinade, Port wine, prunes, olives, and broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 6 - 8 minutes. Add the meat and all those delicious cooking liquids and cook for another minute.
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serve
Divide the pork tenderloin with the sauce between four plates and serve with your favorite side dish.
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