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Main Dishes · No. 189

Tuscan Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin gets its Italian flavor from prosciutto, tomatoes and garden herbs.

Serves 2Total time 30 min514 calories per servingItalianDinner

Tuscan Pork Tenderloin
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup chopped plum tomatoes
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  1. Sprinkle both sides of the sliced tenderloin with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork in butter until it reaches your desired doneness. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should be 145°F. For medium, it should be 160º. Transfer the pork to a plate and keep it warm while you prepare the sauce. Editor’s Tip: Flip the tenderloin slices just once to get even browning without drying them out. They should release easily from the pan when they’re ready to turn. If they’re sticking, wait another 30 seconds.
  2. In the same skillet, add the chopped prosciutto or ham to the pork drippings and saute it until it's lightly browned. Add the garlic and sage and cook them just until they're fragrant, about one minute. Add the vinegar and stir to loosen any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat, and cook and stir the sauce for one to two minutes or until it's slightly thickened.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and return the pork to the skillet. Cook them just until they're warmed through. Spoon the pork and sauce onto plates and top it with fresh basil and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.

Notes

  • Times from the recipe page: prep 15 min, cook 15 min, total 30 min.
  • 514 calories per serving, from the recipe page (yield as listed: 2 servings).
  • Recipe and photo from Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com), by Sharon Lehman, RDN. Saved for personal use.

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Source: Website by Sharon Lehman, RDN (Taste of Home) (original post)

Added 2026-10-12

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