June 20 is California Nectarine Day! Though California’s sometimes thought of as the land of endless summer, even the Golden State has seasons. Right now the harvest is winding down in California peach, plum and nectarine country. Leaves that are now turning color will be falling soon, and growers will start pruning their orchards to be ready for next year’s crop. Thanks for enjoying Freshipes this season – we’ll see you in the spring!

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Featured Recipe
Flank Steak with Grilled Peach, Plum & Nectarine Salsa
Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary-Plum Coulis

Give the grill one last thrill with this recipe for pork tenderloin. Plums, the last stone fruit of the summer, make the accompanying bright, herbal coulis sing.

   
  
Ingredients
   
1/4   cup balsamic vinegar  
2
  tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  
2   tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary  
3/4
  teaspoon salt  
1/2
  teaspoon pepper  
3
  cloves garlic, minced  
2   pounds boneless pork tenderloin  
       
   

Rosemary-Plum Coulis

 
       
1 1/2   pounds ripe California plums, pitted and cubed  
6   tbsp. white wine  
1 1/2   tablespoons sugar  
1   tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary  
    Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste  
       
       

Preparation

Place balsamic vinegar, oil, rosemary, salt, pepper, garlic and pork in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours to marinate. To make coulis, puree plums in a blender or food processor. Press mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove all skins and solids. Place plum puree in a small saucepan with wine and sugar; simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, then stir in rosemary. Let cool. Grill pork over medium heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°. Let rest for 5 minutes then cut into 1/4-inch thick diagonal slices. Place plum coulis on a platter and top with sliced pork. Garnish with additional fresh rosemary and grilled plum slices, if desired.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Marinate time: 12 to 24 hours
Cook time: 40 to 45 minutes

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 460, Total Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 570mg, Carbohydrates: 23g, Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 14g, Protein: 52g, Vitamin A: 6%, Vitamin C: 20%, Calcium: 4%, Iron: 20%

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The Tip
After the Harvest

Curious about what peach, plum and nectarine growers are up to when it’s not harvest season? Check out our Season Timeline to find out.

 

     
     
     
   

 

 

       

 

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