Ingredients

  • 16 ounces pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium pears, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons dried tart cherries, halved
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine

Method

  • Trim fat from meat.
  • Cut meat into 1/4-inch slices.
  • In a medium bowl combine rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Add meat slices; toss to coat.
  • In a large skillet, cook meat, half at a time, in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until meat is slightly pink in center, turning once.
  • Remove meat from skillet; set aside.
  • In the same skillet combine pears, maple syrup, dried cherries, and white wine.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Boil gently, uncovered, about 3 minutes or just until pears are tender. Return meat to skillet with pears; heat through.
  • To serve, use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a warm serving platter. Spoon the pear mixture over meat.