Tea Braised Pork Tenderloin

INGREDIENTS

1 (2 lb) pork tenderloin

salt and pepper

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 onion, quartered

1⁄2 cup strongly brewed tea

1⁄4 cup currant jelly

1⁄4 cup chili sauce

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup cherries, pitted

1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped

DIRECTIONS

rub the tenderloin with salt and pepper.

heat oil in a skillet, add the pork and brown on all sides.

add to crockpot with onions and tea.

cover and cook on high for 1 hour.

reduce heat to low and cook for 6 hours.

remove pork from crockpot.

pour cooking liquid into a saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes.

add jelly, chili sauce, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and cayenne.

stir until jelly melts.

add cherries, cook 1 minute more.

serve sauce over sliced tenderloin, garnish with chives.

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