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Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Course: Main Course
Author: Suzie Bauer

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb pork tenderloin
  • 2 tbsp duck fat, coconut oil, or bacon fat
  • salt & pepper

Pan Sauce

  • 4 tbps butter
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 cup bone broth
  • 1 leek thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Melt the duck fat, coconut oil or bacon fat in a large cast iron pan over medium high heat.
  • Salt and pepper the pork tenderloin on all sides.
  • Sear the pork on all sides in the hot pan. About 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 40-50 minutes, or until the pork has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
  • When the pork has come to temperature, transfer it to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm while you make the sauce.
  • Place the pan over medium heat.
  • Carefully pour in the balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan. Using a rubber spatula, stir the vinegar to loosen up the meaty bits that have stuck to the pan.
  • Add in the leeks, garlic, and butter. Continue to stir.
  • Once the butter has melted completely, add in half of the bone broth. Continue to stir until the sauce has reduced by about half.
  • Add in the remaining broth and stir until the sauce has again reduced by about half.
  • Pour the sauce over sliced pork tenderloin, and be prepared to lick the plate.