Name: Pork Tenderloin with Figs and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar -; 2 teaspoons sugar -; 1/2 teaspoon salt -; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper -; 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons) -; 1 teaspoon dried oregano -; 1 tablespoon capers -; 1 teaspoon caper juice -; 3/4 cup pitted green olives, halved -; 6 dried figs, quartered -; 2 bay leaves -; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -; 1 1/4 pound pork tenderloin -; 1/2 cup white wine -; 2 tablespoons brown sugar -

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Ingredients for - Pork Tenderloin with Figs and Olives

1. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar -

2. 2 teaspoons sugar -

3. 1/2 teaspoon salt -

4. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper -

5. 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons) -

6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano -

7. 1 tablespoon capers -

8. 1 teaspoon caper juice -

9. 3/4 cup pitted green olives, halved -

10. 6 dried figs, quartered -

11. 2 bay leaves -

12. 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -

13. 1 1/4 pound pork tenderloin -

14. 1/2 cup white wine -

15. 2 tablespoons brown sugar -

How to cook deliciously - Pork Tenderloin with Figs and Olives

1. Stage

Make the marinade: Pour the red wine vinegar into a medium bowl and stir in the sugar and salt until dissolved. Add the minced garlic, oregano, pepper, capers, caper juice, figs, green olives, and bay leaves, and stir to combine. Stir in the olive oil.

2. Stage

Prep and marinate the tenderloin: Using a very sharp knife, carefully cut away and discard any tough silver skin on the outside of the tenderloin. Cut the tenderloin in half crosswise. Place the two tenderloin halves into a freezer bag or a bowl. Pour the marinade over the tenderloin halves and coat well. Chill for 2 to 24 hours (the longer the better).

3. Stage

Sear the tenderloin: Remove the tenderloin halves from the marinade, wiping off any excess, reserving the marinade. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large sauté pan on high heat. Pat dry the tenderloin halves with a paper towel and place in hot pan. Sear on all sides until nicely browned. Remove from pan and place in a baking dish.

4. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°F

5. Stage

Deglaze pan and heat marinade: Pour half a cup of white wine into the hot skillet and scrape up any browned bits with a spatula. Add the marinade to the pan with the wine and let come to a full boil.

6. Stage

Bake: Pour the marinade over the tenderloin in the baking dish and arrange on all sides of the tenderloin. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp brown sugar. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the tenderloin is 135° to 140°F. (The internal temp will continue to rise while the pork rests in the next step.)

7. Stage

Let rest: Transfer the tenderloin halves from the dish to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.

8. Stage

Slice and serve: Slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds (a bread knife works well for this). Serve with figs, olives, and juices from the baking dish. Terrific with couscous. Links: Freda Ehmann, Oroville's mother of the olive industry - wonderful story of grit and entrepreneurial determination