We were going to have roasted pork tenderloin. Really, we were.

Problem is, it was still partially frozen at 6 pm. You can’t really roast frozen meat – just doesn’t come out right.

So…. I sliced it up and found a few things lying around that sounded good.

Browned the slices in pastured pork fat with a little Celtic sea salt and fresh pepper.

Realized how late it was and enlisted help from the 11 year old.

Turned the pork slices and started salivating. Removed them to a warm oven when a little blood rose up in the slices. (Ate one. Or two.)

Added onions and garlic and sauteed till softened and browning a bit.

Deglazed the pan with about a cup of pure pomegranate juice. Added the chopped sage.

Reduced it by about 50%.

Added about a 1/4 cup of pear butter, just reduced pears from our tree.

Folded the pork slices back in after simmering a few minutes.

And served. Oh. My. God.

It’s really not too hard to make amazing food. Let me know if you try it. I dare you! I know, it’s a little sweet, but all natural, and what a treat.

You could use a chopped fresh pear if you don’t have any pear butter. Or a dollop of apple sauce. Or just omit the pear, and have a pomegranate glaze. Keep it simple, and let the natural flavors reveal themselves.

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