Truffled Blueberry Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Name: Truffled Blueberry Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup rice wine vinegar; 1 cup white vinegar; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper; ½ cup sugar; 5 cloves garlic, sliced thin; 8 asparagus spears, sliced thin on bias; 1½ cups ice water; 1 large grapefruit, cut into segments; ½ pint California Giant blueberries; peppered goat cheese; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; ½ cup minced parsley, rough chop; 1 tablespoon fresh chives, rough chop; ½ cup white truffle oil / grapeseed oil blend; 1½ tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Trader Joe’s Umami Powder; ½ pint California Giant Blueberries; 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed (usually one package); salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon berbere; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, divided into 3 teaspoons; 2 sweet potatoes, medium dice; ½ red onion, small dice

Serves4

Elevate your weeknight pork tenderloin dinner with healthy blueberries. Umami, truffle oil and blueberries create a marinade that is rich is color and flavor.

INGREDIENTS

For the Pickled Asparagus, Grapefruit and Blueberries:

1 cup rice wine vinegar
1 cup white vinegar
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
½ cup sugar
5 cloves garlic, sliced thin
8 asparagus spears, sliced thin on bias
1½ cups ice water
1 large grapefruit, cut into segments
½ pint California Giant blueberries
peppered goat cheese

For the Blueberry Marinated Pork Tenderloin:

1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup minced parsley, rough chop
1 tablespoon fresh chives, rough chop
½ cup white truffle oil / grapeseed oil blend
1½ tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Trader Joe’s Umami Powder
½ pint California Giant Blueberries
2 pork tenderloins, trimmed (usually one package)
salt and pepper, to taste

For the Charred Sweet Potatoes Spice Blend:

1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon berbere
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, divided into 3 teaspoons
2 sweet potatoes, medium dice
½ red onion, small dice

DIRECTIONS

For the Pickled Asparagus, Grapefruit, & Blueberries:
- - In medium saucepan, bring rice wine vinegar, white vinegar, mustard seeds, Aleppo pepper and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat.
- - Add ice water and remaining ingredients.
- - Transfer to container and move to refrigerator. This can be done up to 24 hours ahead of time.
For the Blueberry Marinated Pork Tenderloin:
- - Combine garlic, parsley, chives, truffle oil, rice wine vinegar, mushroom powder, blueberries, salt and pepper to taste in food processor. Pulse until pureed.
- - Season pork tenderloins with salt and pepper.
- - Place tenderloins and blueberry marinade in a freezer bag or other vessel and marinate for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- - When ready to cook, heat grill to medium high and grill pork tenderloin, turning 4 times during process (alternate sides in between) until pork has reached internal temp of 140F. Pork will reach 145F during resting time.
- - Remove from grill and cover with foil. Allow to rest for 7-8 minutes before slicing.
For the Charred Sweet Potatoes:
- - Combine all spices thoroughly to create rub.
- - In a mixing bowl, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tsp of oil and season evenly with spice rub.
- - In a large sauté pan, heat remaining oil to medium high heat.
- - Add sweet potatoes and lightly char, reduce heat to medium once potatoes are charred (3-4 minutes)
- - Add onions and season with spice rub. Continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes. You will have spice rub left over – save it for something else!
To Assemble:
- - On a plate, scoop 5-6 oz. of sweet potatoes.
- - Serve 5-6 oz. sliced pork tenderloin
- - Using a slotted spoon, generously scoop the pickled asparagus, grapefruit and blueberries on top of the pork.
- - Garnish with peppered goat cheese.
- - Enjoy!

Truffled Blueberry Marinated Pork Tenderloin

INGREDIENTS

For the Pickled Asparagus, Grapefruit and Blueberries:

For the Blueberry Marinated Pork Tenderloin:

For the Charred Sweet Potatoes Spice Blend:

DIRECTIONS

For the Pickled Asparagus, Grapefruit, & Blueberries:

For the Blueberry Marinated Pork Tenderloin:

For the Charred Sweet Potatoes:

To Assemble:

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