Fennel-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Shallot-Onion Agrodolce

So D made this after a run.  He said it was really easy.  When I came in, he claimed the onions rocked.  I took one from the pan, and yes, they did.

There is nothing bad I have to say about this.  I would serve it for company and since D said it was quick and easy, that is always a good thing.  We will definitely have again.

We had with Roasted Cauliflower with Browned Butter.

Fennel-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Shallot-Onion Agrodolce

Photo by ALB

Agrodolce is an Italian sweet and sour sauce that combines sugar and vinegar. In this version, acidic wine and vinegar harmonize with the sweetness from the onions and raisins.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 ounces pork and about 1/2 cup agrodolce)

Ingredients
Agrodolce:
1 tablespoon olive oil (used Cooking Spray)

3 cups vertically sliced onion
1 cup sliced shallots
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup golden raisins (didn't use because raisins are gross)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Pork tenderloin:
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
Cooking spray

Preparation
1. To prepare agrodolce, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, shallots, and sugar to pan; sauté 12 minutes or until golden. Stir in wine, raisins, and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 9 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

2. Prepare grill.

3. To prepare pork tenderloin, combine fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, coriander, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle pork with fennel seed mixture. Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill for 20 minutes or until a thermometer registers 155° (slightly pink), turning pork occasionally. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Serve with agrodolce.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 281; Calories from fat: 24%; Fat: 7.6g; Saturated fat: 1.9g; Monounsaturated fat: 4.1g; Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g; Protein: 25.2g; Carbohydrate: 28.9g; Fiber: 2.8g; Cholesterol: 63mg; Iron: 2.6mg; Sodium: 502mg; Calcium: 64mg

Cooking Light MARCH 2008

5 Smart Points (my additions/subtractions at 4 servings)