Capsaicin Free Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin can feel like a special-occasion cut, but this recipe makes it completely weeknight-friendly with a sauce that does most of the heavy lifting. The tenderloin gets rubbed with turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before a hard sear in coconut oil, building a gorgeous crust and deep, warming flavor without a single hot pepper or spicy ingredient in sight. That matters more than it sounds — so many pork and sauce recipes sneak in chili flakes, cayenne, or paprika, making them off-limits for anyone avoiding capsaicin. Here, the heat-free spice blend is genuinely aromatic and satisfying on its own terms. After a quick roast to 145°F, the real magic happens in the pan: fresh apple cider, bone broth, garlic, and thyme reduce into a glossy, lightly syrupy sauce finished with a touch of honey and apple cider vinegar. The result is savory, subtly sweet, and bright — the kind of pan sauce that makes you want to mop up every last drop. Sliced into medallions and draped with that golden sauce, this is the kind of dish that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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4 servings
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 ¼ lb), silver skin removed
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
For the sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh apple cider (unfiltered, no added sugar)
- ½ cup bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat the pork tenderloin completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the tenderloin.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the tenderloin and sear, turning every 2 minutes, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
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