Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
  • 2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Dash white pepper
  • Dash ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped orange segments
  • 10 dried figs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

  • In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over pork. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • For glaze, in a large saucepan, combine the broth, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar and seasonings. Stir in orange and figs. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-18 minutes or until figs are tender. Stir in water; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth.
  • In a
  • , brown pork in oil on all sides. Spread with half of fig-orange glaze. Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan lined with foil.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with remaining glaze. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before slicing.