Pork Tenderloin with Plum Chutney
Stir rosemary, herbes de Provence, and oil in
a small bowl. Rub all over pork; season with
salt and pepper. Wrap pancetta slices around
pork and tie at 2" intervals with kitchen twine to
INGREDIENTS hold together. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1
day ahead. Cover and chill.
Plum Chutney If using a charcoal grill, build a medium-hot
fire; push coals over to 1 side of grill. If using a
4 red or black plums gas grill, heat all but 1 burner to high. Grill
1 tablespoon olive oil tenderloins over hot part of grill, turning
frequently, until a crisp brown crust forms on
1 large shallot, sliced lengthwise
all sides, 8—10 minutes. Move tenderloins to
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
cooler part of grill to gently cook through; cover
1/4 cup Sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar and cook until an instant-read thermometer
1 tablespoon chopped garlic inserted into the middle of each loin registers
1 tablespoon mustard seeds 145°, 15—20 minutes longer.
2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Using the tip of a paring knife, make 2 shallow
1 bay leaf 1" cuts to form an X on the bottom of the fruit.
Kosher salt
Add fruit to water and cook just until skin
Pork begins to peel back at each X, 30–60 seconds.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer fruit to a
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary medium bowl of ice water; let cool. Using a
4 teaspoons herbes de Provence paring knife and your fingers, peel fruit.
4 teaspoons olive oil If you don't care about smooth surfaces for
2 pork tenderloins (about 2 lb.) presentation purposes, a serrated peeler's
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper sharp-toothed edges quickly and easily peel
soft fruit.
16 thin slices pancetta (Italian bacon; about 8
oz.) or prosciutto
RECIPE PRE P AR AT IO N
Plum Chutney
Peel plums, if desired Halve and pit. Cut into
1/2" wedges.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium
heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring
occasionally, until shallot begins to soften,
about 2 minutes. Add brown sugar, next 6
ingredients, and 1/4 cup water. Cook, stirring
occasionally, until mixture is fragrant, about 2
minutes. Stir in plums. Cover and simmer over
medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 8
minutes. Uncover and continue cooking,
stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft and juices
have thickened, 20–25 minutes. Season to
taste with salt. Let cool slightly. DO AHEAD:
Chutney can be made 1 week ahead. Cover
and chill. Rewarm slightly before serving.