PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SWEET POTATO RAGOUT

Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato Ragout image

Apples, juicy red tomatoes and sweet potatoes always make me think of fall. -Greg Fontenot, The Woodlands, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings (3 cups ragout).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large navel orange
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) cut sweet potatoes in syrup, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Finely grate peel from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Stir brown sugar, vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, orange peel and orange juice into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook 6-8 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated., Stir in sweet potatoes, tomatoes and apples. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until apples are tender and liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally., Sprinkle pork with pepper and remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat 18-22 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with ragout.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.