Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs
Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs pairs juicy, oven-braised pork with lush, honeyed figs and silky ribbons of shallot. Rosemary and good balsamic build a glossy, tangy-sweet pan sauce that clings to each slice. Serve it on a cool fall evening with roasted vegetables or creamy polenta for a cozy, elegant dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Pat the tenderloins dry and remove any silver skin if present. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
- 3
Pour oil into a large oven-safe skillet and heat over medium heat until it shimmers. Carefully add the seasoned tenderloins to the hot oil and brown them on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes total.
- 4
Add the sliced shallots around the tenderloins and stir for about 1 minute. Add the figs, chicken broth, and balsamic vinegar. When the mixture starts to bubble, sprinkle the minced rosemary over everything.
- 5
Cover, place in the preheated oven, and bake until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 6
Using tongs, transfer the pork from the skillet to a serving platter. With a slotted spoon, lift the figs from the skillet and arrange them around the tenderloins. Cover loosely with foil.
- 7
Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring the pan juices to a boil and reduce to about 3/4 cup, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 8
Slice the tenderloins, drizzle the reduced liquid over the meat, and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired.
- Calories 266.35 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 31.77 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 17.0 g 6%
- Total Fat 7.56 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.08 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.19 mg High 31%
- Sodium 960.06 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 7.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.9 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 100.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 186.28 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 5.77 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Dried Fig. Each serving provides about 266.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Fig, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 266.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs healthy?
- Balsamic Braised Pork Tenderloins with Fresh Figs has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 266.35 calories and 31.77 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 960.06 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.08 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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