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    Grits and Pinecones » Recipes » Pork

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce

    September 19, 2016 by Sharon Rigsby, Updated February 18, 2022 2 Comments

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    Would you like an easy pork tenderloin recipe? Quick and easy Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce is seared on the stove in cast iron skillet, then the pork tenderloin is baked in the oven until it is tender and juicy inside and out!

     

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce in a cast iron skillet with blackberries and lime wedges.

    I have a great recipe for you today that I know you and your family will love! Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce. Yes, I know that is different from the title I used for this post, but that’s because search engines like Google only give you 60 characters to work with, so I had to shorten it to Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce.

    Regardless of what you call it, Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce is healthy, delicious and, even better; you can have it on the table in only 35 minutes tops. That makes it perfect for hurried weeknights, but it’s also a fabulous go-to dish for entertaining or a dinner party, because not only does it make a beautiful presentation, it’s so good your guests will think you have just come back from culinary school.

    I first made this delicious entree for a cookbook club I belong to and have adapted it and changed a few things to make it a dish I often serve and my family loves. The original recipe comes from the cookbook, A Southern Gentleman’s Kitchen, by Matt Moore which was the cookbook our hostess Courtney chose for our August meeting.

    I was skeptical when I first heard of her choice but quickly changed my mind when I looked through the book and saw the beautiful photographs and great recipes.

    Other dishes that were prepared from this cookbook for our meeting included: Ashley’s Grilled BBQ Chicken Flatbread, Nashville Farmers’ Market Succotash, Grandma Dorothy’s Caramel Cake, Georgia Peach Caprese Salad & Balsamic Reduction, Shepard’s Salad, Pimento Mac’n Cheese, Shrimp, Bacon, and Corn Chowder, and last, but certainly not least, Cast Iron Skillet Jalapeno Cornbread.

    Can you see why I consider myself lucky to be a member of this club and look forward to our luncheon meetings every month?

    If you like pork tenderloin like we do, you might also enjoy some of these other popular recipes: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Peach Salsa, Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Pork Tenderloin (Big Green Egg), and Herb Crusted Roasted Pork Tenderloin.

    What to serve with Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce?

    I usually serve this easy pork tenderloin recipe with Healthy Roasted Sweet Potato Stacks, Easy Baked Fresh Tomato Casserole, or Southern Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes.

    The ingredients for Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce are simple: pork tenderloin, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, fresh or frozen blackberries, blackberry preserves, lime juice, molasses, ketchup, whole grain mustard, red wine vinegar, bourbon, and hot sauce. That’s it!

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce ingredients on a cutting board including pork tenderloin and blackberries.

    So, have I convinced you that you simply must make Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce for your family tonight? If so, gather your ingredients and let me show you how to make this tasty entree.

    Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle olive oil over the pork tenderloin and rub all over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    Place the blackberries, blackberry preserves, molasses, ketchup, mustard, red wine vinegar, bourbon, salt and hot sauce in your food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until the mixture is fully blended and smooth.

    Pour this mixture into a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat and cook about 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened slightly. Add lime juice and pour through a strainer to remove the blackberry seeds, if desired.

    Blackberry Sauce in a medium-size saucepan with a wooden spoon.

    Meanwhile, place a 12-inch well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a non-stick oven safe skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute or until it is hot. Add the tenderloin and cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.

    Pork tenderloin sprinkled with salt and pepper in a cast iron skillet.

    Put the skillet in your oven uncovered and roast the pork tenderloin for 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145 degrees F.

    Using a heavy duty oven mitt carefully remove the skillet from the oven and place the tenderloin on a cutting board. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, a plate or a pot lid and let it stand for 5-10 minutes.

    Slice the pork diagonally across the grain into 1-inch thick slices. Serve warm topped with the blackberry barbecue sauce. Enjoy!

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce in a cast iron skillet with blackberries and lime wedges.

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce in a cast iron skillet with blackberries and lime wedges.

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce

    Sharon Rigsby
    Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Bourbon Barbecue Sauce is healthy, delicious and, even better; you can have it on the table in only 35 minutes tops.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American, Southern
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 407 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 pork tenderloin
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Blackberry Barbecue Sauce Ingredients:

    • 1-½ cups blackberries fresh or frozen
    • ½ cup blackberry preserves
    • ¼ cup molasses
    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon bourbon
    • pinch kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle olive oil over the pork tenderloin and rub all over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Place the blackberries, blackberry preserves, molasses, ketchup, mustard, red wine vinegar, bourbon, salt and hot sauce in your food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until the mixture is fully blended and smooth. Pour this mixture into a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat and cook about 10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened slightly. Add lime juice and pour through a strainer to remove the blackberry seeds, if desired.
    • Meanwhile, place a 12-inch well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a non-stick oven safe skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute or until it is hot. Add the tenderloin and cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Put the skillet in your oven uncovered and roast the pork tenderloin for 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145 degrees F.
    • Using a heavy duty oven mitt carefully remove the skillet from the oven and place the tenderloin on a cutting board. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, a plate or a pot lid and let it stand for 5-10 minutes.
    • Slice the pork diagonally across the grain into 1-inch thick slices. Serve warm topped with the blackberry barbecue sauce. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 42gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 789mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15.7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.2mg
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    1. Kelli Smith

      October 21, 2022 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is DELICIOUS. The blackberry bbq sauce, is perfectly balanced. Be sure to strain the sauce. A LOT of seeds. Didn’t have leftover berries to garnish. It would be perfect then. Might try this with dark cherries.

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    2. Bev Scheer

      August 05, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      This really sounds wonderful! I make something similar to this with a plum sauce. Will be trying this recipe real soon. Easy and delicious!

      Reply

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