"A zesty chutney serves as both a marinade and an appealing garnish for pork tenderloins. Everything can be prepared ahead for a convenient dinner-party entree. Recipe by Nancy Baggett. Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate the chutney (Step 1) for up to 3 weeks...."
INGREDIENTS
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For Chutney:
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1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed; see Tip) dark sweet cherries, pitted and chopped
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1/3 cup chopped onion
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/3 cup cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
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1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard seed
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
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1 1/3 cups chopped tomatoes, slightly underripe
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For Pork:
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2 pork tenderloins, 1 pound each, trimmed of fat
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1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish (optional)
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Tip: Be sure to measure frozen cherries while still frozen, then thaw. (Drain before using). Note: A nonreactive pan or container—stainless steel, enamel-coated or glass—is necessary when preparing acidic foods, such as cherries, to preve