Blueberry Port Reduction For Tenderloin Food

BLUEBERRY SAUCE FOR GRILLED BEEF STEAKS OR TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat saute minced garlic and chili flakes lightly in olive oil.
• Add beef broth, port wine and balsamic vinegar. Turn heat to high and cook until liquid is reduced by about half, stirring ocassionally.
• Add 3 cups of blueberries, the cinnamon and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat approximately 20 minutes or until the blueberries break apart and the sauce thickens, stirring often.
• Add the rosemary sprig and let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add the other 1 1/2 cups blueberries and stir until berries are warmed throughout. Remove rosemary sprig.
• Spoon sauce over individual beef filets or slices of beef tenderloin and serve.

SPICY BLUEBERRY PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the blueberry preserves, chipotle powder, orange zest and juice and 2 tablespoons of the mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce the heat and to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries begin to burst and at a thick sauce consistency, about 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Rub the tenderloin with the remaining 1 tablespoon of the mustard and season on all sides with salt and pepper. Put the pork on a foil-lined sheet tray on a wire rack and broil approximately 5 to 6 inches from the heat source. Turn the meat about every 3 to 5 minutes, cooking until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside on a cutting board and allow to rest about 5 minutes, tented with foil.
• Slice the pork and transfer it to a serving platter. Serve with the blueberry sauce.

BLUEBERRY-ONION SAUCED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Broil pork, turning occasionally until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Remove to a platter; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter.
• Add onions, salt and pepper; cook until onions are golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add sugar; cook until onions are caramelized, 3 minutes longer.
• Add port, balsamic, blueberries and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Thinly slice pork and serve with sauce.

PORK WITH BLUEBERRY HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, pepper, salt and cayenne; sprinkle over pork., In a large ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork chops. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove pork and keep warm., Add remaining ingredients to the pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 8 minutes. Serve with pork.,

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BLUEBERRY-BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Sprinkle salt and cracked pepper on pork. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook quickly on both sides to sear, about 1 minute per side. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes; turn pork over and continue cooking until no longer pink inside, 5 to 7 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar in a small pot. Combine water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and add to the pot. Bring glaze to a boil, about 5 minutes, and stir until slightly thickened. Reduce heat and simmer until pork is finished, 5 to 7 minutes more.
• Serve pork with accompanying glaze.