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Here, we roast grapes to bring out their succulent sweetness, then combine them with thyme, mustard and Madeira in an easy, savory sauce for pork tenderloin. Serve with barley and steamed green beans.

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 45

Prep Time: 45

Recipe Ingredients:

1. 4 cups red and/or green grapes
2. 1-1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed
3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
4. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6. 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
7. 1/2 cup Madeira or white wine
8. 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
9. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
10. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
11. 2 teaspoons water
12. 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Recipe Steps:

1. Position racks in the middle and lower third of oven; preheat to 425°F.
2. Place grapes on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast on the lower rack, shaking the pan occasionally to turn the grapes, until they are shriveled, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, rub pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Turn the pork over and transfer the pan to the top oven rack. Roast the pork until just barely pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer registers 145°F, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board to rest before slicing.
4. Place the pan over medium heat (use caution, the handle will be hot), add shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add Madeira (or wine) and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in broth, thyme and mustard; bring to a simmer. Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl and stir into the pan sauce. Cook until thickened, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in the grapes. Serve the sliced pork with the grape sauce.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 311 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono ); 58 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 23 g protein; 2 g fiber; 445 mg sodium; 718 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (30% daily value), Potassium (21% dv), Zinc (16% dv)

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges:2 fruit, 3 lean meat, 1 fat

Special Health Considerations:

Healthy Weight - Heart Healthy - High Potassium - Low Sodium - Low Cholesterol - Low Sat Fat - Low Calorie - Diabetes Appropriate - Gluten Free Diet

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