Best Roasted Pork Tenderloin Plum Sauce | Tyla’s Kitchen

Juicy roasted pork tenderloin with sweet plum sauce - an easy one pan pork recipe ready in 30 minutes. Perfect weeknight dinner with homemade plum sauce recipe for pork.

By Tyla

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Total

40 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients


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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat pork tenderloins dry with paper towels and trim any silver skin.

  2. 2

    Combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Rub mixture evenly over pork.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Sear pork for 2-3 minutes per side until browned on all sides.

  5. 5

    Transfer skillet to preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

  6. 6

    Remove pork from oven, transfer to cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 5-10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Combine chopped plums, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in saucepan.

  8. 8

    Bring to simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes until plums are soft.

  9. 9

    Mash plums with fork or potato masher, or blend for smoother sauce.

  10. 10

    Whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth, then stir into simmering sauce.

  11. 11

    Cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Adjust seasonings to taste.

  12. 12

    Slice rested pork into 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick medallions.

  13. 13

    Arrange pork on platter or plates and spoon warm plum sauce over top.

  14. 14

    Serve immediately.


Notes

Tips for Success

  • Elegant enough for special occasions but simple enough for weeknights
  • Vibrant, sweet-tart homemade plum sauce
  • Tender, perfectly roasted pork
  • One-pan efficiency when planned properly

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Pork can dry out quickly if overcooked
  • Silver skin must be trimmed to avoid toughness
  • Plum sauce consistency can vary based on plum ripeness
  • Requires careful temperature monitoring

Nutrition (per serving)

350 calories

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