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Favorite Things January 28, 2022

houseplants and my essential oil diffusers are two of my favorite things

This a collection of things I'm loving right now. I've included recipes that are perfect for this season and some of my favorite things. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and scroll through all the stuff I've enjoyed this week.

We've made it to the final week in January! For me the month has flown by and I can hardly believe we are heading into February. Valentine's Day and the Super Bowl are just a couple of weeks away!

Speaking of Valentine's Day I have a fun list of things that would be great for a gift, your home or just to buy yourself because you can. If you are looking for more Valentine's Day, I have my Gluten Free Valentine's Day Recipes article.

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Recipe Ideas For The Week

Gluten Free Tuna Casserole Skillet

Gluten Free Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

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Stuff I Love

What I'm Watching - The final season of Ozark is back! I haven't gotten to watch any yet, but it's on my list for this weekend to binge a few.

What I'm Reading - I'm almost finished with Lockdown On London Lane by Beth Reekles. Honestly, I wasn't sure if I was ready for a pandemic book, but the author does a great job with the characters and bouncing round to various apartments and their stories. It's a quick read and I've enjoyed it.

What I'm Listening To - I've been listening to the station 80's Dance Club on Prime Music. It's exactly what I need in the background to get my work done.

What I'm Loving - Ok, so maybe I'm not loving this item quite as much as our basset hound and cats, but I just got this big dog bed for our living room and it's a really good quality and size.

What I Want - I would like to make the time to start painting my nails again. This new Valentine's Day collection from Essie is inspiring me to start. I love this bronze color, dark red color and this coral pink color.

My Valentine's Day Favorites

My Favorite Things From Around The Web

Stuff for spring is already starting to arrive in stores. I'm not quite ready yet, but also know that some things will sell out. These comfy sneakers, this pair of sandals and these pretty rain boots all caught my eye this week.

There are lots of new women's clothes showing up in stores too. I love these jeans, this blouse and this long dress. Adding a this sweater helps these pieces go from winter into spring!

I know people seem to either hate or love a belt bag (or if you are an 80's kid it's a fanny pack). I love my belt bag for walks, hikes or traveling. I can put my phone, keys, a snack bar, some dog treats and dog bags and we are ready to go.

Do you have a Stanley Travel Tumbler? I have seen so many people raving about how long they keep beverages hot or cold and that the 40 ounce cups even fit into a cup holder! I like that they have a straw too.

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Pork Tenderloin with Prune Sauce

This pork tenderloin with prune sauce is an elegant dinner that comes together with simple ingredients. Seared until golden, then baked until juicy, the pork gets topped with a tangy sweet sauce made from dried plums and balsamic vinegar. It looks like it took hours, but it's ready in under an hour.

I love to make this recipe for holidays and gatherings. It's easy to make and always well loved for meals. It's easy to pair any vegetable side dishes with this to make a complete meal.

If you are looking for side dishes you might enjoy my Gluten Free Zucchini Squash and Corn Casserole, my Easy Fried Frozen Corn, my Cheesy Slow Cooker Creamed Corn, or my Pineapple Coleslaw.

You can find all of my meal recipes here: Gluten Free Meal Recipes

a cream platter of pork tenderloin with prune sauce next to a plate of tenderloin and a small white bowl of dried plums

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Tangy, sweet sauce made from simple pantry ingredients
Dutch oven keeps the pork juicy while it bakes
Elegant enough for holidays, easy enough for a weeknight
Ready in under an hour

Ingredient Notes

Dried prunes break down into a rich, slightly sweet sauce as they simmer with the balsamic vinegar and chicken broth.
Letting the pork rest after it comes out of the oven is what keeps it juicy, the juices redistribute through the meat instead of running out when you slice it right away.

Serving Suggestions

This pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables to soak up the extra sauce. Any of the side dishes linked above make a great addition to round out the meal.

Storage and Freezing

Store the leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store the pork and sauce separately if possible.

To freeze, wrap the cooled pork tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Freeze the sauce separately in its own container. Thaw both in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

Top Tip

To reheat the pork tenderloin place a piece of pork on your plate and cover with a damp paper towel. In the microwave heat for 30 seconds. Pour sauce over the pork and heat for another 15-20 seconds without the paper towel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you keep pork tenderloin from drying out?

First, it's important to sear the pork tenderloin on all sides in oil before putting it in the oven to bake. Next, make sure the pork loin is facing with the fat side up. The fat will melt and baste the meat as it cooks.

I also like to cook my pork tenderloin in a dutch oven with the lid on. This allows the moisture to stay in the pan and helps the meat not to dry out. If you don't have a dutch oven you can cover your baking dish with tin foil.

Should you sear pork tenderloin?

Yes! Searing the pork tenderloin on all sides before putting it in the oven to bake will help keep the juices in and help you have moist and tender meat.

I put my dutch oven on the stove top over medium high heat. I put about two tablespoons of olive oil in the pan and let it heat up a bit. While the oil is heating I pat my spices into the pork tenderloin.

Then, I carefully put the meat into the pan. I let each side brown in the oil before rotating to the next side. Once all sides are browned I put the pork tenderloin in the oven to finish cooking.

What temperature should pork tenderloin be cooked to?

The USDA recommends cooking whole cuts of pork like tenderloin to at least 145°F, followed by a 3 minute rest. This recipe calls for a slightly higher temperature of 155°F for a more well done result, so feel free to pull it a little earlier if you prefer it juicier.

Can I substitute the prunes with another dried fruit?

Yes. Dried apricots or dried cherries both work well in place of prunes if you'd like to switch up the flavor of the sauce.

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Pork Tenderloin with Prune Sauce

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 3 pound Pork Tenderloin 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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This pork tenderloin with prune sauce is a simple yet impressive dinner, seared and baked until juicy, then topped with a tangy balsamic prune sauce. It's an easy dish for holidays and gatherings, but simple enough for a weeknight too. Serve it sliced into medallions with your favorite side dishes.

Ingredients

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Pork Tenderloin:

Prune Sauce:

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
1 small Yellow Onion, finely chopped
1 cup Dried Prunes, finely chopped
1 cup Chicken Stock
1 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
¼ tsp. Sea Salt

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Instructions

Heat your oven to 350 degrees.

In your dutch oven over medium high heat add the olive oil. Let it heat up while you pat the salt, pepper, garlic powder and ground mustard into the pork tenderloin.

Carefully place the tenderloin into the heated dutch oven. Sear on each side until browned. This should take about 10 minutes total.

Put the lid on the dutch oven and cook at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the tenderloin is at least 155 degrees.

Carefully remove the pork tenderloin from the hot pan and place on a cutting board to rest.

While the meat is resting make the prune sauce. In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat add the olive oil and butter. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add the prunes, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until the mixture reduces to a sauce, about 5 minutes.

Cut the pork tenderloin into medallions and serve with prune sauce over top.

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Notes

If you reduce your prune sauce too much add 1-2 tablespoons of chicken broth to thin.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Meat
Method: Oven Baked
Cuisine: American

Pork Tenderloin Ingredients

Instructions

Heat your oven to 350 degrees.

In your dutch oven over medium high heat add the olive oil. Let it heat up while you pat the salt, pepper, garlic powder and ground mustard into the pork tenderloin.

Carefully place the tenderloin into the heated dutch oven. Sear on each side until browned. This should take about 10 minutes total.

Put the lid on the dutch oven and cook at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the tenderloin is at least 155 degrees.

Carefully remove the pork tenderloin from the hot pan and place on a cutting board to rest.

While the meat is resting make the prune sauce. In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat add the olive oil and butter. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add the prunes, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until the mixture reduces to a sauce, about 5 minutes.

Cut the pork tenderloin into medallions and serve with prune sauce over top.

Gluten Free One Pot Hamburger Helper Copycat

This easy, homemade gluten free one pot hamburger helper copycat recipe is perfect for weeknight meals! It uses ground beef, gluten free macaroni noodles and cheese. This one skillet burger casserole is so simple and quick for dinner.

If you are looking for more easy gluten free meals you might also enjoy my Gluten Free Creamy Beef and Mushroom Pasta, my Gluten Free Slow Cooker Spaghetti, my Gluten Free Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings, my Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole, or my Gluten Free Taco Casserole.

I also have a round up of my favorite gluten free beef recipes here: 10 Easy Gluten Free Beef Recipes

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Ingredients

Instructions

In a large 6-quart dutch oven over medium heat add the olive oil and begin to brown the ground beef. After most of the ground beef is cooked with just a little pink showing add the onion and minced garlic. Cook for a couple more minutes until the onion is translucent.

Add the salt, pepper, chili powder and paprika and cook for about one minute.

Add the elbow pasta, beef broth and milk to the mixture. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 7-8 minutes stirring often until the pasta is el dente. I like to test my pasta with a fork to make sure I can easily cut it in half and there isn't any crunch left to the pasta.

Remove the dutch oven from heat and stir in the shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and mustard until well blended and creamy.

Serve immediately.

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