Best Roasted Pork Tenderloin Plum Sauce | Tyla’s Kitchen

Juicy roasted pork tenderloin with sweet plum sauce - an easy one pan pork recipe ready in 30 minutes. Perfect weeknight dinner with homemade plum sauce recipe for pork.

| By Tyla

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Total

40 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients


Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat pork tenderloins dry with paper towels and trim any silver skin.

  2. 2

    Combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Rub mixture evenly over pork.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Sear pork for 2-3 minutes per side until browned on all sides.

  5. 5

    Transfer skillet to preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

  6. 6

    Remove pork from oven, transfer to cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 5-10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Combine chopped plums, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in saucepan.

  8. 8

    Bring to simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer 10-15 minutes until plums are soft.

  9. 9

    Mash plums with fork or potato masher, or blend for smoother sauce.

  10. 10

    Whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth, then stir into simmering sauce.

  11. 11

    Cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Adjust seasonings to taste.

  12. 12

    Slice rested pork into 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick medallions.

  13. 13

    Arrange pork on platter or plates and spoon warm plum sauce over top.

  14. 14

    Serve immediately.


Notes

Tips for Success

  • Elegant enough for special occasions but simple enough for weeknights
  • Vibrant, sweet-tart homemade plum sauce
  • Tender, perfectly roasted pork
  • One-pan efficiency when planned properly

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Pork can dry out quickly if overcooked
  • Silver skin must be trimmed to avoid toughness
  • Plum sauce consistency can vary based on plum ripeness
  • Requires careful temperature monitoring

Nutrition (per serving)

350 calories

Calories