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Pork Tenderloin with Prunes and Mashed Potatoes

Pork tenderloin with prunes and mashed potatoes is a roasted pork dish coated in a creamy prune sauce, served with homemade mashed potatoes. Made for 4 people, it takes 55 minutes, is easy to cook, and costs €3.90 per serving. The key is cooking the tenderloin just until pale pink inside and letting the sauce reduce until it coats a spoon.

A roasted pork tenderloin with a prune sauce and good mashed potatoes, gentle as a Sunday.

Pork Tenderloin with Prunes and Mashed Potatoes
Total time
55 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€3.90
Calories per person
740 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter
The kids
They generally like it

Pork tenderloin cooked slowly in the oven stays tender and juicy, and the prune sauce gives it a sweet savory edge you don't get with classic gravies. Softened shallots and reduced cream wrap the meat in a glossy sauce, while the mashed potatoes, smoothed with warm milk, soak up every bit of it.

This is a relaxed Sunday family dinner, the kind you can serve without stress since the oven does most of the work while you make the mash. Kids tend to love the soft sweetness of the prunes in the sauce, and adults appreciate how simple a well cooked pork tenderloin can be. It's a good pick for fall or winter, when you want something warming without a complicated evening.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Pork tenderloins 2

Pantry

  • Prunesoften in the pantry 150 g
  • Dry white wineoften in the pantry 15 cl
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • Shallots 3
  • Potatoes 1 kg

Dairy

  • Heavy cream 15 cl
  • Milk 15 cl
  • Butter 60 g

Allergens Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Brown the pork tenderloins in a Dutch oven with a bit of butter. 8 min

    Sear the meat on all sides without piercing it.

  2. Roast them in the oven at 180 degrees. 20 min

    Let the meat rest for five minutes once out of the oven.

  3. Soften the shallots, deglaze with white wine, then add the prunes and cream. 10 min

    Let the cream reduce until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.

  4. Cook the potatoes and mash them with the milk and butter. 20 min

    Use a potato ricer and warm milk.

  5. Slice the pork tenderloin and spoon the sauce over it.

    Cut thick slices so the meat stays juicy.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick two tenderloins of similar size so they cook evenly in the oven.
  • Check doneness with a knife in the center, the juices should run pale pink, not red and not fully clear.
  • Save some of the prune soaking liquid, it can replace part of the white wine if you want a milder, sweeter sauce.

The variations

  • Swap the heavy cream for a plant based cream to make it dairy free, the sauce stays just as silky.
  • For more depth, stir a pinch of allspice into the sauce along with the prunes.
  • For kids in a hurry, cut the meat into small pieces before spooning on the sauce, it cools faster and is easier to eat.

What to serve it with

  • A sharply dressed green salad
  • Steamed green beans
  • A glass of warm grape juice

Storage

The pork and its sauce keep for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. The mashed potatoes also keep for about 2 days, though they taste best fresh. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave, adding a splash of milk to loosen the mash.

Questions about this dish

Can you use other dried fruit instead of prunes?

Yes, dried apricots or figs work well and bring a similar sweetness. Keep the same soaking time, and the sauce will stay just as rich.

Can this dish be made ahead of time?

You can make the prune sauce a day ahead and reheat it gently. The pork is best cooked fresh the same day so it stays juicy.

Does pork tenderloin with prunes freeze well?

The meat and sauce freeze well for up to 2 months in an airtight container. The mashed potatoes don't freeze as nicely, they tend to turn grainy once thawed.

How do you know when the pork tenderloin is done?

Cut into the center with a knife, the juices should run pale pink. Always let the meat rest for five minutes before slicing so it stays juicy.

How long does it take to make a pork tenderloin with prunes and mashed potatoes?

Count 55 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a pork tenderloin with prunes and mashed potatoes?

About 740 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a pork tenderloin with prunes and mashed potatoes cost?

About €3.90 per serving, or €15.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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