Pork Tenderloin with Peaches, Basil and Mozzarella
Tender pork is topped with juicy peaches, Canadian Mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil for a delicious twist on a classic pairing.
Nutritional information
Energy
287 Calories
Protein
36 g
Carbohydrate
15 g
Fat
9 g
Fibre
2.9 g
Sodium
396 mg
Top 5 Nutrients
(% DV*)
Calcium
14 % / 188 mg
Niacin
130 %
Selenium
79 %
Vitamin B12
43 %
Riboflavin
38 %
*percentage of daily value
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) pork tenderloin
- 4 peaches or nectarines (3 if large) cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick wedges
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- Pepper
- 3 1/2 oz (100 g) Canadian Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese shredded (about 1 cup/250 mL)
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) shredded fresh basil
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly butter a 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm/3 L) glass baking dish.
- Trim off any excess fat and silver skin from tenderloin; cut crosswise into 8 equal size medallions and place in prepared baking dish, arranging the thinner tail-end pieces in the centre. Scatter peaches or nectarines around pork and sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over top. Roast in preheated oven for 20 min or until pork is almost firm.
- Sprinkle with Canadian Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese and roast for 5 min or until cheese is melted and just a hint of pink remains in pork. Serve sprinkled with basil.
It’s important not to overcook the pork tenderloin, which is very lean. At the end of step 2, press it with your finger to make sure it feels almost firm, with a little give (like the heel of your hand below your baby finger). If you’re not sure, cut into one piece and make sure the inside is fairly pink, but not red. When finished, it should still have a hint of pink to keep it moist and tender.
Shredded basil adds an attractive look to this dish. To shred fresh basil, pull leaves from stems, rinse and pat dry. Stack several leaves on top of each other, then roll up into a cylinder. Using a sharp knife, cut crosswise into thin slices. This is called a “chiffonade”.
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