Pork Tenderloin With Sweet And Sour Onions Golden Raisins And Capers Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. golden raisins

1/2 c. hot water

4 tbsp. olive oil

28 red pearl onions

2 medium bulbs fennel

1 tsp. tomato paste

1/2 c. white-wine vinegar

2 tbsp. light-brown sugar

1 tbsp. capers

2 pork tenderloins

coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1In a small bowl, mix together raisins and hot water; set aside until plump.Step 2Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and fennel; cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to coat. Add vinegar and sugar and continue cooking, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.Step 3Drain raisins and add to skillet; reduce heat to medium and let simmer 2 minutes. Add capers; stir to combine and set aside.Step 4In a large, clean skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook, turning once, until pork is just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.Step 5Add pork to skillet with onion mixture and turn to coat; transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately, garnished with reserved fennel fronds.