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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce

    Published: June 23, 2017 / Updated: May 19, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce

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    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield® Marinated Fresh Pork. The opinions, recipe, photos, and text are all mine.

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce is a vibrant, elegant summer dish that looks fancy but can be made in just 30 minutes! Tender, packed with flavor and color, this hearty recipe is a feast for all senses.

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Bacon Sauce recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Hot summer nights call for fresh meals packed with seasonal ingredients, enjoyed al fresco. With summer's bounty of berries, and a few secret shortcuts, it's so easy to make meals that look fancy but deliver real flavor, real fast!

    One of my favorite home cooking "tricks" is to purchase a main ingredient to a dish that might be pre-marinated or pre-prepped. Then I like to dress it up by creating a complimentary sauce, side, or topping to help personalize it.

    If you're looking for a delicious, elegant summer dish that will impress your guests - but will only take you 30 minutes to make - try my Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce recipe.

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry sauce

    Seasonal eating feels so much easier during summer sometimes, doesn't it? We've got strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, asparagus, tomatoes... so MUCH fresh produce!

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Bacon Sauce recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    One of my favorite - and my son's favorite - summer ingredients are blackberries. In Oregon, we're lucky enough to have both fresh summer blackberries AND marionberries, which are the Oregon-grown cousin to blackberries.

    Summer Cooking Time Savers

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Bacon Sauce recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    This dish can be made in just 30 minutes, thanks to a few kitchen time savers:

    • use pre-marinated fresh pork
    • use pre-sliced mushrooms
    • use pre-minced garlic in a jar

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Bacon Sauce recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    For this recipe, I used Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Cracked Black Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin. It's already pre-marinated with a delicious blend of seasonings, so all you have to do is pop it into the oven.

    Pork Tenderloin seasoned

    You can find Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork in this flavor, and/or other delicious flavors and pork cuts at your local Safeway. We purchase various cuts and flavors of Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork regularly (the Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Loin Filet is also delicious!).

    Smithfield marinated Pork tenderloin

    These marinated fresh pork cuts are always flavorful - and they roast up in just 30 minutes or less!

    Pork Tenderloin

    The flavor of the Roasted Garlic and Cracked Black Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin lends itself well to the rich, sweet bacon blackberry sauce.

    Blackberry Sauce (with Bacon!)

    Blackberry Bacon Sauce on UrbanBlissLife.com

    While the pork is roasting, it's time to make the Blackberry Bacon Sauce. It's a super simple sauce of chopped bacon, sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, blackberries, and balsamic vinegar.

    If you follow this blog, you know that bacon is a year-round essential in our house. I love the smokiness that bacon adds to the sauce. It helps balance out the tartness of the blackberries and the earthiness of the mushrooms.

    To save time, you can purchase pre-sliced cremini mushrooms and a jar of pre-minced garlic at the grocery store.

    The sauce only takes about 15 minutes so if it's ready before the pork is done roasting, simply reduce to low heat and allow to simmer and thicken on the stove.

    Real Flavor, Real Fast

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Bacon Sauce recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    That's it! Super simple, right? Real flavor, REAL fast!

    I love how bright and vibrant this dish is all plated up. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of smoky and sweet.

    BONUS: if you're cooking this for a family of four, or for just you and your significant other, you may have leftovers. This dish still tastes amazing the next day. I've made sandwiches with the leftovers and they're so good!

    smithfield roasted garlic tenderloin

    Smithfield is also challenging you to see what you can do with Marinated Fresh Pork! Think you can create a flavorful meal ready in about 30 minutes? For more 30-minute meal preparation ideas, and to submit your original recipe for a chance to win great prizes, head to www.SmithfieldRealFlavorRealFast.com.

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce Recipe

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Bacon Sauce recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce

    5 from 12 votes
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Bacon Sauce is an easy, elegant dish that can be made in just 30 minutes. Perfect for summer entertaining!
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    Ingredients

    • 1 1- pound Smithfield Garlic and Cracked Pepper Pork Tenderloin
    • 1 Tablespoon butter
    • 5 slices bacon chopped into smaller, approximately 1" pieces
    • 2 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
    • 2 cups blackberries
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • optional: garnish with roughly chopped mint

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
    • In a shallow roasting pan, place pork tenderloin onto a rack.
    • Roast at 425 degrees farenheit for 25-30 minutes in the middle oven rack.
    • While pork is roasting, make the sauce.

    Make the Blackberry Bacon Sauce

    • In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium-high heat until it's just melted. Add bacon slices. Stir and cook bacon until slightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
    • Add mushrooms and garlic to the pan. Bring heat down to medium.
    • Stir until ingredients are well mixed. Slowly add balsamic vinegar and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Add blackberries, bring heat to low. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
    • Keep sauce on the stovetop on low heat until the pork is done. Plate and serve immediately.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

     


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      1. Amy says

        June 27, 2017 at 1:31 am

        5 stars
        This is the most beautiful looking dish I have seen all day! And I love blackberries! Will have to pin this and give it a try asap!

        Reply
      2. soniya Saluja says

        June 26, 2017 at 11:06 am

        This Looks so delicious and what a amazing way to combine berries !! I am pinning this recipe so i can try it soon :)

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 11:19 am

          Thanks so much, Soniya!

      3. Molly Kumar says

        June 26, 2017 at 12:17 am

        5 stars
        What a delicious recipe and that sauce look absolutely gorgeous!!! I so love using the 'kitchen time saver' ingredients and that pre-minced garlic in a jar is my fav. I'd definitely be trying your recipe soon :)

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 11:20 am

          Thanks Molly! I love fresh garlic but those jars of pre-minced garlic I have found to be just as good and definite time savers :) Let me know if you try the recipe!

      4. Amanda says

        June 25, 2017 at 9:08 pm

        5 stars
        Just when I thought I'd heard everything, you come up with sometime totally new to me. I am betting that in addition to pork, this would be stellar on chicken or turkey!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 11:29 am

          Glad I can surprise you with something new, Amanda! I love that! :) And, the sauce would be delicious with chicken as well.

      5. Veena Azmanov says

        June 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm

        5 stars
        Berries and Pork always makes for a great combination!! That bacon sauce sound so delicious.. Love the color of the mushrooms..!! Makes the photo really pop. Nice pictures.

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 11:29 am

          Thank you, Veena!

      6. Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says

        June 24, 2017 at 3:53 pm

        Such a beautiful presentation, Marlynn! I love that it is really so much easier to make than it looks, especially using the preseasoned tenderloin. This would be perfect for a get-together any time of year.

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 11:30 am

          Thank you, Renee! It's amazing how quickly this can come together with just a few simple but still wholesome shortcuts :)

      7. Pech says

        June 24, 2017 at 2:26 pm

        I liked how you added the bacon to the blackberry and mushrooms and butter so it has the sweetness of the fruit but some savory richness too

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 11:30 am

          It's definitely a nice balance of savory and salty with the sweet berries :) Thanks, Pech!

      8. Hillary Harper says

        June 24, 2017 at 1:44 pm

        Pork with blackberries is one of my favorite combinations! Adding in bacon would make it even better. I'll have to try Smithfield products out!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 11:31 am

          Bacon makes everything better, right? :) Thanks, Hillary!

      9. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

        June 24, 2017 at 12:55 pm

        5 stars
        Loving the fruit and pork combination here. Perfect entertaining dish. I'm not sure we have Smithfield in Canada....I will have to look next shopping day.

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 12:36 pm

          I hope you can find this in Canada! It's delicious! Thanks for stopping by Gloria! :)

      10. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

        June 24, 2017 at 8:54 am

        I've never tried Smithfield products. I don't think I've even seen them but I may just have missed them. I'll now be on the lookout. Great looking and sounding dish.

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 12:33 pm

          Thank you for stopping by and leaving a nice comment Marisa! :)

      11. Adriana Lopez Martn says

        June 24, 2017 at 1:39 am

        5 stars
        Smithfield is my favorite pork brand and love pairing pork with berries great combo! Your photos are amazing really want to eat the screen now =)

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          June 26, 2017 at 12:30 pm

          Thanks so much for your nice comment Adriana! :)

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