Pork Tenderloin With Savory Cherry Port Sauce

• port wine↗2⁄3 cup
• dried tart cherry↗3⁄4 cup
• all-purpose flour↗3 tablespoons
• ground coriander↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• pork tenderloin↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• butter↗1 tablespoon
• finely chopped shallots2 tablespoons
• reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place port in a 1-cup glass measure. Microwave at high 20 seconds or until very warm.

2. 2

   Combine port and cherries; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until soft. Drain cherries in a colander over a bowl, reserving port.

3. 3

   Combine flour, coriander, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge pork in flour mixture.

4. 4

   Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.

5. 5

   Remove pork; stir in reserved port, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add cherries and shallots.

6. 6

   Reduce heat; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in broth; bring to a simmer.

7. 7

   Return pork to pan. Partially cover and cook 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Uncover and cook 12 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 155° (slightly pink), turning pork occasionally.

9. 9

   Cut into slices, and serve with sauce.