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Lavender & Mint Roasted Pork Tenderloin

DIRECTIONS

To make the pork: Trim any excess fat and silverskin from the tenderloins and discard. In a large, shallow bowl, combine the lavender and mint. Roll the tenderloins in the herbs to thoroughly coat the meat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
To make the chutney: In a medium-sized, heavy saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the chutney has stewed and the fruits and vegetables are tender. Let cool to room temperature and set aside.
To make the caramelized apples: In a hot skillet, brown the butter. Add the apple slices and toss. Add the sugar and continue to toss until the sugar begins to caramelize. Gently stir in the vinegar and cook on low heat, stirring frequently, until the liquid reduces to a light syrup. Keep warm.
Preheat oven to 350° F. To make the pumpkin mixture: Place the pumpkin in a baking pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized saucepan, cook the turnips in water to cover for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash the turnips. Set aside.
Scrape the meat of the cooked pumpkin into a large bowl and stir in the butter. Mix in the reserved mashed turnips. Add the cheese, cream, garlic, and nutmeg and mash the mixture to a smooth consistency. Keep warm.
Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large, heavy ovenproof skillet, melt enough of the sweet butter to cover the bottom. When the butter is hot, brown the chilled pork tenderloins on both sides. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the pork is cooked to medium. Remove and let stand for 5 minutes.
Slice the pork on a bias and arrange on each serving plate with the chutney, caramelized apples, and pumpkin mixture. Serve immediately.