Best 10 Moroccan Spiced Pork Tenderloin With Carrot Salad Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this tantalizing recipe for Moroccan-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Carrot Salad. This dish is an explosion of flavors, combining the vibrant spices of Morocco with the tender and juicy pork tenderloin. The tenderloin is marinated in a delightful blend of aromatic spices, including cumin, coriander, paprika, and ginger, then grilled to perfection. Accompanying the succulent pork is a refreshing carrot salad, featuring crisp carrots tossed in a zesty dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs. This harmonious pairing of spiced pork and vibrant salad creates a delectable meal that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Morocco.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a collection of complementary dishes that will elevate your Moroccan feast. You'll find recipes for fluffy couscous, a staple of Moroccan cuisine, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, perfect for adding a tangy touch to your meal. To complete the culinary experience, a refreshing mint tea recipe is included, offering a soothing and aromatic end to your Moroccan-inspired culinary adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOROCCAN SPICED RACK OF PORK



Moroccan Spiced Rack of Pork image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup ras al hanout or Moroccan spice blend
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
One 6-bone bone-in pork loin roast, frenched, chine bone removed
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup sake
1 cup chicken stock
6 cloves garlic, peeled
6 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 lemon, thinly sliced into wheels and seeds removed
1 carrot, peeled and cut into large dice
1 large onion, quartered
1 turnip, peeled and cut into large dice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Combine the ras al hanout, salt and brown sugar in a small bowl. Score the fat of the pork in a cross-hatch pattern. Rub the ras al hanout mixture all over the pork and allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Put the pork on a rack and allow it to come to room temperature for about 45 minutes before putting it into the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Put the apricots, sake, chicken stock, garlic, cilantro, lemons, carrots, onions and turnips in the bottom of a medium roasting pan. Put the rack with the pork in the roasting pan and roast until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F for medium, 40 to 50 minutes. Allow to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • Transfer the drippings, vegetables and aromatics to a strainer set over a saucepan. Press the vegetables against the strainer to get as much liquid out of them as you can. Place the pan over medium heat, bring to a simmer and simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low, add the butter and stir until melted. Keep warm over low heat and serve with the pork.

MOROCCAN CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Carrot Salad image

Shaved carrots spiced with coriander, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon are tossed with golden raisins and a light lemon dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds carrots
2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons golden raisins (or chopped dried apricots)
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Large pinch of cayenne
Large pinch of cinnamon
Kosher salt
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Peel the carrots and shave them into ribbons with a vegetable peeler. Put in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, oil, raisins, coriander, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

MOROCCAN-SPICED PORK ROAST



Moroccan-Spiced Pork Roast image

Serving a gorgeous, fancy-looking holiday roast doesn't have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive. This pork loin proves exactly that. This is fast, easy, and affordable, but when you bring it to the table, it looks like a million dollars. The beautifully warming and aromatic spices really work so well with a pork roast - I hope you give it a try soon!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
5 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons honey, or as needed
8 baby potatoes
2 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 Anaheim chile peppers, halved and seeded
1 red onion, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
1 clove garlic, finely crushed

Steps:

  • Butterfly the pork loin by cutting almost all the way through, starting on the thinnest side, keeping your knife flat and parallel to the cutting board. Stop about 1 inch from the opposite edge you started, so that the meat opens up like a book. A few more shallow cuts can be made if the pork is not opening up enough to flatten out, but do not cut all the way through, otherwise you'll end up with two pieces.
  • Season the butterflied pork on both sides with kosher salt and let sit out at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes, or 2 to 3 hours in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a roasting pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pat the tenderloin dry with a paper towel.
  • Mix cumin, coriander, ginger, black pepper, smoked paprika,cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and honey together in a bowl with a spoon. Spread about half of the spice mixture inside the butterflied pork, fold it back together, and spread the remaining mixture all over the surface. Use 3 or 4 pieces of kitchen string to tie the loin up every few inches, cutting off extra string.
  • Toss potatoes, carrots, chile peppers, and onion with olive oil and salt in a bowl.
  • Place the pork into the prepared roasting pan and surround with vegetable mixture.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loin reads at least 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C), about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn roast over with tongs in pan drippings. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Toss vegetable mixture in pan drippings and return to the oven to crisp up, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine yogurt, mint, and garlic in a small bowl for sauce.
  • Remove strings on roast. Slice, spoon pan drippings over, and serve with vegetables and yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 876.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

GRILLED MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CREAMY HARISSA SAUCE



Grilled Moroccan Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Harissa Sauce image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Two 1-pound pork tenderloins
Creamy Harissa Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup Greek yogurt (8 ounces)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon harissa sauce *
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt and olive oil. Rub the mixture evenly over the pork tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Prepare a grill for high heat cooking. Place the tenderloins on the grill and cook until browned and nicely marked, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn the tenderloins and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of each registers between 155 degrees F and 165 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes longer. Transfer the tenderloins to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve hot or at room temperature with Creamy Harissa Sauce.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, oil, harissa and garlic until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH DRIED PLUMS



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Dried Plums sounds so much nicer than prunes doesn't it. The way the flavors come together in this dish is really lovely. There is a misconception that Moroccan cuisine does not include pork. Morocco is home to Muslims who do not eat pork, and Christians who do cook with pork however.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, cleaned of silver skin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon parsley
salt and pepper
1 cup dried plum, pitted and chopped (prunes)
1 cup apple cider

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade and pour over the tenderloins. Marinate the pork tenderloin for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • While the pork is marinating, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the onions, shallots, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside in the pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and pat them dry. Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins on all sides in the dry, hot skillet and finish cooking in the oven until the pork is just cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Place the tenderloins on a cutting board and let them rest 2 to 3 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, place the onion mixture over medium heat and add the dried plums. Cook for 1 minute and add the apple cider. Bring to a boil and cook until the cider reduces a little and becomes syrupy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Slice the pork, place a few slices on each plate along with some of the dried plum mixture and a drizzle of the cider syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 58.1, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9, Protein 24.1

MOROCCAN COOKED CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad image

There are many versions of this cooked carrot salad throughout the Middle East and North Africa. This one, seasoned with lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil, is always a crowd pleaser.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (to taste)
2 large garlic cloves, minced or pureed in a mortar and pestle with 1/4 teaspoon salt
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Imported black olives
2 hard boiled eggs, cut in wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the carrots in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat, rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet and add the garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, until the garlic smells fragrant, and stir in the carrots, pepper, and salt to taste. Stir together for a few minutes, until the carrots are nicely seasoned. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and the parsley. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice as desired. Transfer to a platter, and decorate with olives and hard-boiled eggs if desired. Serve at room temperature.

MOROCCAN SPICED CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Spiced Carrot Salad image

A cheap, healthy and easy salad. For a variation, try using curry powder in place of the cumin or adding a handful of raisins (soaked in hot water first).

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
1/2 orange, juiced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch sugar
salt and pepper
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
fresh coriander (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the grated carrots with the orange juice and cumin.
  • Season with sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle over a couple tablespoons each of chopped coriander and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 43, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 1

GRILLED MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN



Grilled Moroccan Spiced Pork Tenderloin image

Butterflied pork tenderloin is rubbed with a flurry of heady spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon before being grilled to quick perfection in this easy dinner recipe.

Provided by Grace Parisi

Categories     Pork     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Coriander     Cumin

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons ground chile powder, preferably ancho
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt (Diamond crystal)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pork tenderloins, about 1 1/4 pounds each, butterflied and lightly pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
Grilled naan, grilled haloumi and plain yogurt for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coriander, cumin, chile powder, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, caraway, black pepper and oil, pressing out any lumps of sugar. On a baking sheet, rub the mixture all over the pork and let sit, covered at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight. Return to room temperature.
  • Light a grill and oil the grates. Grill the pork over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 135°, about 9 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let sit for 10 minutes, loosely tented with foil before cutting into thick slices. Serve with warm grilled naan, haloumi and yogurt.

SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN SALAD



Spicy Pork Tenderloin Salad image

A friend served this curry-flavored salad at a luncheon, and I tweaked it to fit our tastes. Since it's a meal in one, it's perfect for weeknights, and the presentation makes it ideal for entertaining. -Pat Sellon of Monticello, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
SALAD:
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons orange juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, cumin, cinnamon, chili powder and pepper; rub over pork. In a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown pork on all sides in oil, about 8 minutes. Combine the brown sugar, garlic and hot pepper sauce; spread over pork., Bake at 350°, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 25-35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes , before slicing. For vinaigrette, in a large bowl, combine juices, mustard, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Toss vinaigrette with spinach. Place spinach on serving platter; top with sliced pork. If desired, drizzle with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 594mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARROT SALAD



MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARROT SALAD image

Categories     Pork     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups grated carrots (4 large)
2 green onions
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 T chopped fresh cilantro
2 T honey
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t salt
1 lb pork tenderloin (2 tenderloins if extra adults are joining us, in which case all marinade ingredients should be doubled)
1/2 t sweet paprika
1/4 t each cinnamon and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine carrots, green onions, 2 T olive oil, 3 T lemon juice, cilantro, 1 T honey, 1/2 t cumin and 1/4 t salt. Set salad aside. Cut pork into 1 inch thick medallions, set aside. Reserve 1 T of the remaining oil. \in a bowl,. combine paprika, cinnamon, pepper and remainisn oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin and salt. Toss over pork, gently rubbing into meat. In a cast iron or heavy skillet, heat reserved oil over medium high heat; cook porl until juices run clear when pork is pierced and just a hint of pink remains inside, 3-4 minutes (or more!) Serve with carrot salad

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork tenderloin is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
  • For a more flavorful dish, marinate the pork tenderloin in the Moroccan spice blend for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • If you don't have time to make the carrot salad, you can serve the pork tenderloin with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables.
  • To make the dish gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and tamari.

Conclusion:

Moroccan-spiced pork tenderloin with carrot salad is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The tenderloin is marinated in a blend of Moroccan spices, then roasted until cooked through. The carrot salad is a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment that adds a pop of color to the dish. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's a great way to enjoy the flavors of Morocco.

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