Best 6 Sweet And Sassy Pork Tenderloin Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Sweet and Sassy Pork Tenderloin, where succulent meat meets a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This dish showcases the finest pork tenderloin, expertly seasoned and seared to perfection, then enveloped in a luscious sauce that strikes a perfect balance between sweetness and a hint of sassiness. Alongside this main attraction, we present two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with a zesty dressing, and a flavorful Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip that will ignite your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure with our Sweet and Sassy Pork Tenderloin and its accompanying recipes, guaranteed to leave you craving more.

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PORK TENDERLOIN WITH HONEY GARLIC SAUCE



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Recipe VIDEO above. Tender, succulent pork fillet seasoned with a rub, seared until golden then baked in a Honey Garlic Sauce until sticky on the outside and juicy on the inside. Simply incredible! (And really, it's SIMPLE!)

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mains

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pork tenderloin ((pork fillet), 500g/1lb each (Note 1))
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil ((or butter))
3 garlic cloves (, very finely chopped)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp cider vinegar ((Note 2))
1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, light or all purpose ((Note 2))
1/2 cup honey ((or maple syrup))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
  • Mix Sauce ingredients together.
  • Mix Rub ingredients then sprinkle over the pork.
  • Heat oil in a large oven proof skillet (Note 3) over high heat. Add pork and sear until golden all over.
  • When pork is almost seared, push to the side, add garlic and cook until golden.
  • Pour sauce in. Turn pork once, then immediately transfer to the oven.
  • Roast 15 - 18 minutes or until the internal temperature is 68C / 155F (Note 4).
  • Remove pork onto plate, cover loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes.
  • Place skillet with sauce on stove over medium high heat, simmer rapidly for 3 minutes until liquid reduces down to thin syrup.
  • Remove from stove, put pork in and turn to coat in sauce.
  • Cut pork into thick slices and serve with sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Sodium 661 mg, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST GARLIC BAKED PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE EVER



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The Best Garlic Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe - delicious easy melt in your mouth tender pork tenderloin baked to perfection in a buttery garlic sauce.

Provided by Courtney O'Dell

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp celtic sea salt and fresh cracked pepper
2 lb pork tenderloin, optional: pre-marinate pork before cooking
4 tbsp butter, sliced into 4-6 pats
2 tbsp diced garlic
1 tsp dried basil*
1 tsp dried oregano*
1 tsp dried thyme*
1 tsp dried parsley*
1/2 tsp dried sage*
*OR 2 tbsp Italian Herb Seasoning Blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a small bowl, combine garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, and sage. Set aside.
  • Generously season meat with salt and pepper.
  • In a large pan, heat oil until shimmery.
  • Add to pan, and cook on all sides until dark golden brown.
  • Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Generously coat with herb mix.
  • Place pats of butter on top of the pork.
  • Wrap in foil, bake until meat is 145 degrees internally at the widest, thickest part of the tenderloin (about 25 minutes.)
  • When pork has come to temperature, remove and let rest, tented with foil, for at least five minutes to lock in juices.
  • Slice against the grain and serve immediately.
  • To store leftovers, place in an airtight container and keep in refrigerator for up to three days.
  • To freeze leftovers, place in a plastic bag or wrap in plastic wrap and keep in freezer for up to three months.
  • To reheat, let thaw naturally in the refrigerator overnight, and bake at 350, wrapped in foil, until piping hot when ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 107 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 3 oz, Sodium 438 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat

JUICIEST BAKED PORK TENDERLOIN



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This is the juiciest baked pork tenderloin recipe ever. It's coated in an easy spice rub, quickly browned in a pan which creates a lovely crust, then baked in a simple pan sauce to keep it incredibly tender, juicy, and delicious. The melt-in-your-mouth tender pork tastes amazing as leftovers, too!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pork tenderloins (about 1 lb each)
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons EACH: onion powder and garlic powder
1 teaspoon EACH: oregano, salt, and pepper
1 tablespoon cooking oil
½ cup beef broth
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon butter (can sub ghee for dairy-free)
Minced parsley (to serve)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Dry the pork tenderloins well with paper towels.
  • Mix the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Rub this spice mix over all sides of the pork.
  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork, working in 2 batches if your pan is not big enough to fit both tenderloins without them touching. Sear the pork on all sides until it is brown, about 6 minutes total. Take the pan off the heat.
  • Move the pork to a baking dish. If the spices left in the pan are black, wipe them away with a paper towel. Return the pan to the heat and add the beef broth. Scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any stuck-on bits then boil for 1 minute until it reduces to about ¼ cup. Pour this sauce over the pork.
  • Pour the apple cider vinegar over the pork then dot the top with the butter. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  • Bake the pork for 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Serve with a little minced parsley, for color.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 5 slices or ⅙ of the recipe, Calories 227 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 559 mg, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, Cholesterol 103 mg, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

SWEET AND SASSY PORK TENDERLOIN



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This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law, Mary Lynn. Excellent!

Provided by GOLDIE6175

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Cut tenderloin into 9 slices and brush with olive oil. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Place the meat onto preheated grill. Grill until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side. When finished, place pork on a plate, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • While pork is cooking, stir together sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, Dijon mustard, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and horseradish in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and stir until smooth. Pour sauce over sliced tenderloin to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 126.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 275.4 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

SWEET AND SOUR PORK TENDERLOIN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds pork tenderloin, silver skins removed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice reserved, pineapple set aside
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Season tenderloins with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and brown tenderloins on all sides. Place in crock.
  • 3. In small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, tomato paste and cornstarch. Pour over pork tenderloin. 4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours or until internal temperature reaches at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit for medium doneness.
  • 5. Remove cover and stir in pineapple chunks.
  • 6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15-30 minutes until pineapple is heated through.
  • 7. Slice pork and serve with sauce and pineapple.
  • 8. Garnish with minced parsley.
  • 9. Serve over hot, cooked rice if desired.

SWEET AND SOUR PORK TENDERLOIN



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I thoroughly enjoyed this plate of florescent food, and if you're a fan of the Chinese take-out version, I believe you will enjoy this too.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
salt and ground black pepper
⅓ cup ketchup
⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained with juice reserved
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons hot chili sauce (such as Sriracha®)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon butter
¼ cup chopped green onion (white part only)
2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops

Steps:

  • Cut tenderloin into 4 pieces. Arrange in a single layer between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until each is about 1-inch thick. Generously season with salt and black pepper.
  • Whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, reserved pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, hot chili sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Place pork in pan; reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • Return skillet to medium heat. Stir butter into hot pan. When butter melts and starts to brown, stir in pineapple chunks. Cook, stirring, until pineapple is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in ketchup mixture and 1/4 cup green onion (white parts). Reduce heat to low and simmer until garlic and onion have softened, 5 minutes.
  • Return pork to skillet; cook, stirring, until pork is heated through. Garnish with 2 tablespoons green onion tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 515.2 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cut of Pork: Opt for a tenderloin that is firm and evenly colored, without any signs of bruising or discoloration.
  • Tenderize the Pork: Pounding the pork tenderloin gently with a meat mallet helps break down the fibers, resulting in a more tender texture.
  • Marinate the Pork: Marinating the pork in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger infuses it with delicious flavors and helps keep it moist during cooking.
  • Sear the Pork: Searing the pork over high heat creates a beautiful golden-brown crust that locks in the juices and adds a delightful smoky flavor.
  • Control the Cooking Temperature: Cook the pork tenderloin to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or 155°F (68°C) for medium. Using a meat thermometer ensures accurate cooking.
  • Let the Pork Rest: Allow the cooked pork tenderloin to rest for a few minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Serve with a flavorful sauce or glaze: The sweet and sassy sauce adds a delicious and tangy flavor to the pork tenderloin. You can also serve it with other sauces or glazes, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or teriyaki sauce.

Conclusion:

This sweet and sassy pork tenderloin is a delightful culinary experience. The combination of tender, juicy pork and the sweet and tangy sauce creates a harmonious balance of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or enjoying a casual weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress. Its ease of preparation and delectable taste make it a go-to recipe for any home cook. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

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