Cocoa-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Chocolate Tomato Sauce
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 547
- Total Fat
- 30
- Saturated Fat
- 6
- Carbohydrates
- 18
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 8
- Protein
- 54
- Cholesterol
- 158
- Sodium
- 1053
- Total: 1 hr 20 min
- Prep: 30 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 40 min
Ingredients
Sauce:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
One 14.75-ounce can crushed tomatoes
Pork:
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Two 1- to 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloins, trimmed
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- For the sauce: Heat the oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cocoa powder. Add the broth, rosemary, vinegar and tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a simmer. Cover the pan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat.
- For the pork: Whisk the cocoa powder, allspice, dark brown sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl to blend.
- Place the pork on a heavy nonstick baking sheet. Rub the allspice mixture over the pork. Drizzle with olive oil and roast until a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Tent loosely with foil and let rest 10 minutes.
- Cut the pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange the slices on a platter. Spoon the sauce over the pork and serve.