Today on #SundaySupper we are celebrating Summer Berries. I love every kind of berry there is!! When I was looking through the list of contributors there were lots of desserts and sweet items, makes sense with luscious sweet berries this time of year. That got me thinking though, to go a savory route.
My girlfriend Trisha shared a pork tenderloin recipe with me years ago that she had got from Canadian Living. We have made this many times and it is great with fresh flavorful berries this time of year. In a little while wild berries will be showing up too and you can use those as they will have even more flavor. I remember picking blueberries out in B.C. many years ago and loving them so much!! Instead of the apple, that the recipe called for I added a Bartlett pear and loved the combination of the pear/blueberry. Served up with some delicious organic carrots, asparagus and potatoes, this was a delicious meal. Pork tenderloin is so conducive to a sweet and savory sauce like this. ENJOY!!
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pork tenderloin, 12 oz.
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- ¾ cup dry red wine
- 1 cup fresh wild blueberries or blueberries
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
- 1½ tsp. cornstarch
- Half a pear or apple, cored and chopped
- Preheat oven to 350F. Rub the pork tenderloin with the thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. In a large cast iron or oven proof skillet heat the canola oil until hot over medium high heat. Brown the pork on all sides, about 5 min.
- Roast the pork in the oven for 30min. or until a thermometer reads 160F. Tent for 10 min. while you make the sauce.
- For the wild blueberry sauce, drain any fat from the pan. Add the red wine and stir to scrape up any bits. Boil over medium high heat until slightly reduced about 4 min.
- Add the blueberries, pears, sugar and lemon rind and return to a boil for 2-3 min. until pears are beginning to soften and berries are popping. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 Tbsp. water and stir into the sauce. Stir until clear and thickened.
- Slice the pork tenderloin and serve with the blueberry/pear sauce on top.
- Adapted from Canadian Living Magazine.
Breakfast & Brunch
- Angel Food French Toast with Blueberry Lemon Sauce by Neighborfood
- Blueberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal by Pies and Plots
- Overnight Strawberry Stuffed French Toast by In The Kitchen With KP
- The Best Blueberry Muffin by Supper For a Steal
Sweet & Savory Berry Recipes
- Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Wild Blueberry Sauce by Noshing With The Nolands
- BBQ Strawberry Pizza by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Jams, Jelly, Sauces & More
- Blackberry Ketchup by Healthy. Delicious
- Four-Berry Jelly by Blueberries and Blessings
- Strawberry Freezer Jam by Growing Up Gabel
Desserts
- Strawberry Crumb Bars by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- No-Bake Frozen Berrylicious Cracker Cake by Shockingly Delicious
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Lattice-Top Blueberry Pie by Hip Foodie Mom
- Caramelized White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake by Vintage Kitchen
- Strawberry Shortcakes by Juanita’s Cocina
- Stove Top Berry Crumble by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Strawberry Yogurt Popsicle by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Peggy’s Cove Blueberry Grunt by Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Chocolate-Raspberry Yoghurt Cookies by What Smells So Good?
- Strawberry Ice Cream by Basic N Delicious
- Financiers with a Summer Berry Salad by The Lovely Pantry
- Strawberry Pretzel Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
- Strawberry-Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Parfaits by The Weekend Gourmet
- Summer Berry Salad with a Honey Citrus Dressing by Runner’s Tales
- Strawberry Pop-Tart Ice Cream by Foxes Love Lemons
- Strawberries with Cannoli Cream by Comfy Cuisine
- Almond Cake with Blackberry Mascarpone Filling by Ruffles & Truffles
- Oregon Strawberry Sundae {Dairyfree} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Blackberry Pie w/Brandied Whipped Cream by Webicurean
- Raspberry Mousse by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Mini Strawberry Cheesecake with Walnut Crust by Soni’s Food
- Salted Caramel Strawberries With a Crunchy Nut Coating by Sue”s Nutrition Buzz
- Strawberry Blueberry Stuffed Monkey Bread by Daily Dish Recipes
Cocktails, Drinks & Smoothies
- Berry Berry Smoothie by Momma’s Meals
- Blueberry Infused Vodka by Big Bear’s Wife
- Blueberry Moscow Mule with Homemade Ginger Beer by I Run For Wine
- Goumi Berry Martini by Magnolia Days
- Irish Cobbler by girlichef
Party Planning
- Recipes + Tips to Create A Summer Berry Cocktail Bar by An Appealing Plan
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Renee says
June 2, 2013 at 5:15 amI’ve been waiting on this recipe since you posted it in the group. Oh how I love the combination of berry and pork. The apple or pear in it too is a bonus!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 10:18 amThanks so much Renee!!
Laura Dembowski says
June 2, 2013 at 6:38 amI love fruit and meat or fish together. Pork and blueberries sound like a delish combo!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 10:18 amThanks for coming over Laura!!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
June 2, 2013 at 6:51 amI have some pork tenderloin in the freezer! And have been wanting to do a berry sauce with it. This sounds perfect!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 1:44 pmThanks Lane!!
Diana @GourmetDrizzles says
June 2, 2013 at 7:17 amWhat a fabulous recipe! I adore pork tenderloin, and this sauce sounds delicious. Love that you opted for a pear… that would be my choice too- yum!!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 1:45 pmThanks Diana, loved the pear/blueberry combo!!
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
June 2, 2013 at 8:00 amI agree with the idea of pork being so great with fruits. And the sauce with red wine too, how amazing Tara! I simply love this recipe.
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 1:45 pmThanks so much Paula!!
Amanda @ MarocMama says
June 2, 2013 at 9:24 amLooks great – sending to my mom, this is right up her alley!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 1:46 pmHope mom loves it!!
Liz says
June 2, 2013 at 9:37 amWhat a gorgeous plate! Fruit sauces pair so magnificently with pork…this is truly a winner!!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 1:46 pmThanks Liz!!
Anne @ Webicurean says
June 2, 2013 at 10:19 amBlueberries and pears work really well together, and this dish looks wonderful!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 1:46 pmThank you so much Anne!
Bea says
June 2, 2013 at 10:29 amI also love any kind of berry, no exceptions they are all delicious 🙂 I love this recipe, Tara and cannot wait to try it.
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 1:47 pmWe eat tons of berries here, love them all for sure!!
Nicole says
June 2, 2013 at 10:47 amTara, I couldn’t wait to see the wild blueberry sauce with this and you did not disappoint. This looks fabulous! I love pork tenderloin so much and that blueberry sauce would only make it 10x’s better! Great recipe!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 1:48 pmThanks so much Nicole!!
Hezzi-D says
June 2, 2013 at 11:09 amWOW! A red wine and blueberry sauce? I have a pork loin out for dinner tonight and was just going to marinate it but I have some blueberries in the fridge so I’m thinking I need to make this instead!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 1:50 pmI hope you do try it, tell me how it turns out!!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
June 2, 2013 at 11:46 amFruit and pork go so well together, but I don’t know if I’ve ever seen it done with blueberries. What a great idea!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 3:32 pmThanks Courtney for coming over!!
kathia Rodriguez says
June 2, 2013 at 12:19 pmDefinitely a great pairing.
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 3:34 pmThanks Kathia!!
Megan says
June 2, 2013 at 12:31 pmYum! I always pair my pork loins with apple but have to try this flavor combo out next time. Delicious.
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 3:36 pmThanks Megan!!
Katie says
June 2, 2013 at 1:43 pmI think this meal would go over SO well with my husband. I usually end up eating pork with apples, but I like this twist to try!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 3:36 pmI hope you do try it and thanks for coming over!!
Tracy says
June 2, 2013 at 2:45 pmBeautiful recipe and picture!! Can’t wait to try….
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
June 2, 2013 at 3:18 pmWhat a fun and different idea for serving pork! I can’t wait to try this!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 3:38 pmThanks Sarah!!
The Ninja Baker says
June 2, 2013 at 3:53 pmYour herbed pork and blueberry sauce look as if they are the original photos from Canadian Living, Tara =) Simply put, your photo and recipe look and sound divine. So nice to have the bite of savory alongside the sweet =)
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:43 amYou are always so kind Kim, thank you very much!!
Beth says
June 2, 2013 at 4:50 pmCanadian Living recipes are the best! I can’t tell you how often I try one, and they’re almost always great.
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 2, 2013 at 5:02 pmYou are right Beth!! I have had my subscription for years and make lots of their recipes!!
Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says
June 2, 2013 at 5:40 pmNow this actually looks like a sweet/savoury combo I’d go for!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:44 amThanks Sarah!
Tammi @ Momma's Meals says
June 2, 2013 at 6:55 pmLove this idea!! Never made a fruit topping for pork but I bet it’s fabulous!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:44 amFruit and pork seem to marry so nicely together!! Thanks Tammi!
Family Foodie says
June 3, 2013 at 8:54 amPork and blueberries sound like such a delicious combo! This looks amazing, too!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:44 amThanks so much Isabel.
Soni says
June 3, 2013 at 8:57 amBerries and pork are such a classic combination and look so colorful on any plate 🙂 Lovely recipe and that sauce sounds fantastic!HAVE to try!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:45 amThanks Soni!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
June 3, 2013 at 1:16 pmWhat an awesome savory idea!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:45 amThanks Jane!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
June 4, 2013 at 2:30 amLove this inventive recipe! I bet the pork tastes amazing with this blueberry sauce, yum!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:46 amThey do go nicely together, thanks Alice.
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
June 4, 2013 at 9:02 amSo glad a few #SS’ers when the savory route, because I sure couldn’t figure out how to 🙂 Your photo is absolutely beautiful!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:46 amThanks Lori!
Lyn @LovelyPantry says
June 4, 2013 at 3:31 pmWhat a delicious combination!!! I have yet to make a dish like this with a fruit sauce…what on earth am I waiting for?? This looks so lovely!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:46 amThank you Lyn!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
June 4, 2013 at 5:57 pmI love apples with pork and I’ve tried raspberries but never blueberries. Sounds so good, Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:47 amOooh, raspberries would be good too! Thanks for coming over!
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
June 5, 2013 at 6:19 amI love berries with my pork. I had planned on doing something similar for my post but ran out of time. I think I need to give your recipe a try because it looks even better then mine did.
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:48 amI was looking forward to your recipe to, to see the difference. Maybe you could share it another time. Thanks for coming over!!
sunithi says
June 7, 2013 at 9:49 pmLove this sauce ! I could eat it with anything ! Pinning and making this soon !!
Noshing with the Nolands says
June 8, 2013 at 8:49 amThanks Sunithi!