Best Savory Cherry Sauce Recipes

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SAVORY CHERRY SAUCE



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This is an easy sauce that goes well with chicken, turkey, fish, and pork. It is not a strongly flavored sauce, so it doesn't overpower the meat at all, but it does add nice color and an herb flavor with some sweetness from the cherries. I suggest using thyme sprigs, so they can easily be removed when the sauce is done. I have used agave syrup, and that works too. Frozen cherries work well with this if they are unsweetened. The finished sauce also freezes well. (Use sweet cherries, not pie cherries. I like it made with Bing cherries.)

Provided by Cook In Northwest

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon water (additional)
1/4 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons honey or 3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine cherries, 3 tablespoons water and all remaining ingredients except cornstarch and 1 tablespoons water. Cover and simmer gently 10 minute Combine reserved water and cornstarch. Stir into cherry mix. Cook and stir until thickened (1 min.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 131.8, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 57.5, Protein 1.8

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SAVORY CHERRY PORT SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Tenderloin With Savory Cherry Port Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup port wine or 2/3 cup other sweet red wine
3/4 cup dried tart cherry
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place port in a 1-cup glass measure. Microwave at high 20 seconds or until very warm.
  • Combine port and cherries; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until soft. Drain cherries in a colander over a bowl, reserving port.
  • Combine flour, coriander, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge pork in flour mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Remove pork; stir in reserved port, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add cherries and shallots.
  • Reduce heat; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Return pork to pan. Partially cover and cook 10 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook 12 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155° (slightly pink), turning pork occasionally.
  • Cut into slices, and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 169.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 24.1

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