Best 11 Pork Tenderloin With Glaze And Pecans Recipes

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Pork tenderloin, a lean and flavorful cut of meat, takes center stage in this delectable dish. Marinated in a tantalizing blend of herbs, spices, and citrus, the tenderloin is then seared to perfection, creating a crispy crust that locks in its natural juices. A luscious glaze, made from a combination of honey, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, is brushed onto the tenderloin during cooking, infusing it with a sweet and tangy flavor. To add a touch of crunch, chopped pecans are sprinkled over the tenderloin, adding a delightful textural contrast. The result is a mouthwatering dish that is both elegant and comforting, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner.

Alongside the main recipe, this article also offers variations to cater to different tastes and preferences. For those who prefer a spicier kick, a chili-infused glaze is introduced, adding a subtle heat that complements the tenderloin's delicate flavor. For those seeking a more savory experience, a bacon-wrapped tenderloin is presented, where crispy bacon slices envelop the tenderloin, creating a smoky and flavorful crust. Additionally, a simple yet satisfying roasted vegetable medley is included, providing a colorful and nutritious accompaniment to the tenderloin.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

ISLAND GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN



Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin image

Enjoy this easy, juicy, 30-minute Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin with a sweet and spicy island-inspired glaze! The flavors of cinnamon, cumin, chili powder, garlic, brown sugar, and a little bit of heat all come together in one delightfully delicious glaze over tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork tenderloin.

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 - 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin ((two small or one medium-large tenderloin))
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce ((see note), OR hot sauce )

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drizzle an oven-safe pan or skillet (such as a cast-iron skillet) with the olive oil and preheat on the stove over medium-high heat til the oil is hot. (See notes for alternative cooking option)
  • Whisk together all rub ingredients. Sprinkle the rub mixture all over the tenderloin and use your fingers to massage into the meat.
  • Place tenderloin in skillet and allow to brown for 3-4 minutes, turning the meat throughout to sear on all sides.
  • Mix the glaze ingredients together and spread mixture over the tenderloin. Transfer to preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
  • Cut tenderloin into 1-inch thick slices. Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze from the pan all over the tenderloin just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 59 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 184 mg, Sodium 1331 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 40 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HONEY GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Pork tenderloin basted with an Asian-style sauce. So easy and so good!

Provided by SAHMCOOK

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and balsamic vinegar.
  • Place the pork tenderloins in a roasting pan, and roast 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Remove pork from oven, and baste with the honey sauce. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue roasting pork 45 minutes, basting occasionally with the honey sauce, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 341.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

MAPLE AND PECAN GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN



Maple and Pecan Glazed Pork Tenderloin image

This tenderloin is so easy to make. I love the sweet and savoriness of the meat. It is super juicy and tender. Enjoy!

Provided by Leah Stacey

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 c chopped pecans
1/3 c real maple syrup
1 Tbsp coarse mustard
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1 lb pork tender loin
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 Tbsp butter
1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Get out all the ingredients needed.
  • 2. Sprinkle the pork loin with salt. Heat the butter and oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the tenderloin and cook for 3 minutes per side or until brown.
  • 3. Place the pork loin in the oven Bake for about 30 minutes. While Pork in baking Bring the pecans, maple syrup and coarse mustard to a boil in a saucepan, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Carefully remove the meat from the oven and spread the maple, nut mixture on top of the the loin.
  • 4. Return the pan to the oven and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes or until 160 degrees is reached on the thermometer.
  • 5. Remove the tenderloin to a serving platter and cover loosely with foil. Let stand for 10 minutes to let all the juice reach all the portions of the meat. Slice the pork and serve with sauce remaining in the skillet and juices on the serving platter.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BALSAMIC HONEY GLAZE



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This is such a tender and juicy pork tenderloin! We love this one and rarely have leftovers!

Provided by MCabrera75

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (3 pound) pork tenderloin
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, onion, and chili powders with paprika and salt. Rub mixture all over pork tenderloin.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add pork and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Wrap tenderloin in aluminum foil.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill the pork in its foil for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard together with the remaining olive oil. Unwrap pork on the grill and liberally brush the glaze on all sides. Continue grilling, brushing on more glaze, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 10 minutes more.
  • Allow to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before cutting. Drizzle with any remaining glaze if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 94.9 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 380.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MAPLE-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN



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My husband and I think this roasted pork tenderloin tastes like a fancy restaurant dish, but it couldn't be simpler to make at home. The maple-mustard glaze makes it extra special. It's a modification of a recipe we first tasted at a friend's house. -Colleen Mercier, Salmon Arm, British Columbia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1-3/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Mix seasonings; sprinkle over pork. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat; brown tenderloins on all sides. Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast 10 minutes., Meanwhile, for glaze, in same skillet, mix syrup, vinegar and mustard; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes; remove from heat., Brush 1 tablespoon glaze over pork; continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 7-10 minutes, brushing halfway through with remaining glaze. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 573mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STICKY BBQ-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN



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This dish is packed with flavor: smoke, sweetness and spice combined with beautifully cooked, silky meat. The contrast is delicious, and using a store-bought barbecue sauce makes it simple and quick to prepare.

Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pork tenderloins
1 cup store-bought barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
Grilled Pineapple Pepper Relish, recipe follows, for serving
1/2 pineapple, cored and sliced into rings
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 jalapeños, halved and seeded (or leave some seeds for more heat)
1 poblano pepper, halved and seeded
1 large red bell pepper, quartered
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon agave syrup
1 lime, zested and juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • Mix the paprika, brown sugar, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Season the pork tenderloins liberally with the seasoning mixture.
  • Pour 1/3 cup of the barbecue sauce into a small bowl for brushing on the seared pork and reserve the remaining 2/3 cup for serving.
  • Add the olive oil to a skillet and place over medium heat. When the oil is hot, sear the pork until nicely browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the pork to the prepared baking sheet and brush with some of the barbecue sauce.
  • Transfer to the oven and cook, brushing with the barbecue sauce and turning every 5 minutes, until the meat is sticky, charred and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil at 500 degrees F and broil until bubbly on top, 1 to 2 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve topped with the Grilled Pineapple-Pepper Relish and the reserved barbecue sauce on the side.
  • Heat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
  • Lightly brush the pineapple with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and add to the grill pan. Toss the jalapeños, poblanos and bell peppers with the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper and add to the grill pan. Grill the pineapple and peppers until slightly charred on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to a cutting board. Chop into small dice and add to a bowl. Add the cilantro, agave and lime zest and juice. Toss to combine.

PECAN-CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH RASPBERRY-CHIPOTLE SAUCE



Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Raspberry-Chipotle Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two 1-pound pork tenderloins
1 cup Japanese (panko) breadcrumbs
1 cup finely chopped pecans
4 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 egg whites
One 12-ounce jar raspberry preserves
2 tablespoons adobo sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • For the pork: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare the pork tenderloins by rinsing under cold water. Pat dry and set aside.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs, pecans, rosemary, salt and pepper in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Set aside. Place the egg whites in a small bowl and whip slightly.
  • Brush the tenderloins with the whipped egg whites. Then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until done, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest about 10 minutes prior to slicing.
  • For the raspberry-chipotle sauce: Combine the raspberry preserves with the adobo sauce.
  • To serve: Slice the tenderloins and serve with the raspberry-chipotle sauce.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH AND PECAN SAUCE



Pork Tenderloin with Peach and Pecan Sauce image

The three P's...pork, peaches and pecans combine to make this perfectly flavored, skillet tenderloin that's ready to serve in just 40 minutes!

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, sliced (about 1/4 cup)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1 can (about 15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained, reserving juice
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted and broken into large pieces
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until well browned on both sides. Remove the pork from the skillet.
  • Add the garlic and onions to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir the soup, peach juice, soy sauce and honey in the skillet and heat to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes or until the soup mixture is slightly reduced.
  • Return the pork to the skillet. Stir in the peaches. Reduce the heat to low. Cook until the pork is cooked through. Stir in the pecans. Serve the pork and sauce with the rice. Sprinkle with additional sliced green onion, if desired.

APPLE-PECAN PORK TENDERLOIN



Apple-Pecan Pork Tenderloin image

This recipe was born when I needed to use up some apple cider. The dish was so good and is now a go-to for company. I like to crush the nuts with a rolling pin but chopping works fine, too -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1/2 cup apple cider or juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl or shallow dish, add the pork, apple cider and 1 teaspoon salt. Turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. Spread pecans on a plate. Drain pork, discarding marinade. In a small bowl, mix honey and mustard; rub over pork. Roll pork in pecans, patting to help nuts adhere., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63 mg cholesterol, Sodium 817 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22 g carbohydrate (19 g sugars, Fiber 1 g fiber), Protein 24 g protein.

AWESOME HONEY PECAN PORK CHOPS



Awesome Honey Pecan Pork Chops image

This recipe is both unbelievably easy and indescribably delicious. It takes only a few minutes to prepare. Just cook the cutlets in butter, and then heat honey and pecans in the drippings to make the sauce. Try serving with mashed sweet potatoes and green beans. This is guaranteed to be a favorite!

Provided by Karena

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Boneless

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ¼ pounds boneless pork loin, pounded thin
½ cup all-purpose flour for coating
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup honey
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt and pepper. Dredge pork cutlets in the flour mixture.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chops, and brown both sides. Transfer to a warm plate.
  • Mix honey and pecans into the pan drippings. Heat through, stirring constantly. Pour sauce over cutlets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 101.6 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

APRICOT-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN



Apricot-Glazed Pork Tenderloin image

A simple apricot glaze made with preserves lends a delightful zest to this tender pork. It's so fuss-free and delicious, you'll make it again and again. -Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; rub over pork., Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over pork. Bake 10-17 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose a pork tenderloin that is about 1 pound in weight. This will ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • To make the glaze, use a combination of brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. This will give the pork a sweet and tangy flavor.
  • Use a variety of pecans in the glaze. This will add a nutty flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Cook the pork tenderloin in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork tenderloin rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the pork tenderloin with a side of roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Pork tenderloin with glaze and pecans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is juicy and tender, and the glaze is sweet and tangy. The pecans add a nutty flavor and texture to the dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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