Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with a Concord Grape Sauce

  • 4 Total Servings
  • 10 min Cook Time
  • 10 min Prep Time
  • 23 - 24 min Total Time

This savory and juicy coffee-rubbed pork tenderloin is topped with a sweet, dark purple Concord grape sauce for a balanced dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed 
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ tablespoon dry mustard

  • ½ cup red seedless grapes
  • ½ cup Welch’s 100% Grape Juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¾ cup chicken stock

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pork slices with ¼ cup Concord grape sauce

  • 234 calories
  • 7g total fat
  • 1g saturated fat
  • 241mg sodium
  • 75mg cholesterol
  • 17g carbohydrates
  • 26g protein
  • 1g fiber
  • 10g sugar

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Preparation

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Mix the pork rub ingredients (espresso powder through dry mustard) together in a small bowl to make the rub. Coat the pork medallions evenly with the rub.
  3. Heat the oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork to the skillet and pan-fry on all sides for a total of 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from the oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the Concord grape sauce. Heat a medium sauce pan over medium heat and blister the grapes, stirring occasionally. 
  6. Add the grape juice and balsamic vinegar, and simmer until reduced by half.
  7. Add the chicken stock and simmer until reduced by half.
  8. Cut pork into 8 slices and serve drizzled with the Concord grape sauce. 

Recipe Created by: Sarah-Jane Bedwell, RD, LDN