Balsamic Fig Glazed Pork w/Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup

balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup

honey

1/4 cup

water

fresh figs (divided)

3 cloves

garlic (minced or grated, divided)

4 tbsp

olive oil (divided)

1 lb

pork tenderloin or pork chops (sliced thin)

salt and pepper

2 tsp

fresh oregano (chopped)

2 tbsp

fresh basil (chopped)

1 pint

cherry tomatoes (or however many will fit in your skillet)

1 tbsp

fresh parsley + 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)

Toasted pine nuts (for serving)

1 1/2 cups

milk

1 1/2 cups

water

1 cup

polenta

2 tbsp

butter

4 oz

gorgonzola cheese (crumbled (may sub parmesan))

salt and pepper (to taste)