Marinated Pork Medallions with a Ginger-Apple Compote

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 pork tenderloin, cut into 2 inch pieces
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• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg