Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 3/4 pound each)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375F, with a rack in the middle position.
  • Rub the meat with the oil and sprinkle it with salt and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet and brown the pork on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Place the pork on a rack in a roasting pan and roast for 10 to 12 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140F.
  • Let the meat rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook the shallots, stirring, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the balsamic vinegar, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.
  • Season the sauce with pepper, add the raspberries, and heat just to warm.
  • Cut the meat into slices and serve with the warm balsamic raspberries.