ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FENNEL AND CRANBERRIES

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Fennel, rosemary and a touch of heat from cayenne pepper add wonderful flavor to pork tenderloin. Any leftovers are delicious grilled into paninis with brie. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Lousiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium fennel bulbs, halved and thinly sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups dry white wine or chicken broth
1 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
Fennel fronds, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small bowl, mix salt, fennel seeds, paprika and cayenne. Rub over pork., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork on all sides. Transfer to a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove tenderloins from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, in same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add fennel and shallots; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in wine, cranberries and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., To serve, spoon fennel mixture onto a serving platter. Using a slotted spoon, top with tenderloin slices and, if desired, fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Mohorom Sultan
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my next dinner party.


rk rabbani
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Ali 99
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Rhandzu Khoza
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I didn't have any fennel, so I used celery instead. It turned out great!


Paul cummings
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up burning the pork.


Amir Bacha
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The pork was a bit dry, but the fennel and cranberries were delicious. I would recommend using a different cut of pork next time.


Jihan Ahmed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out perfectly. I'm not a big fan of fennel, but it was surprisingly good in this dish.


Maaz Aly
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out great. It was juicy and flavorful. The fennel and cranberries added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness.


Phelin Grimwolfe
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the fennel and cranberries added a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tshenolo Mathothora
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the fennel and cranberries were a perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Thomas kojo poku Nyamekye
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This roasted pork tenderloin was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and juicy, and the fennel and cranberries added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.