Cashew Free Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin
Warm spices meet sweet-tart apple cider in this elegant yet weeknight-friendly pork dish that feels like something you'd order at a cozy autumn bistro. The tenderloin gets rubbed with turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before a hard sear in coconut oil builds a gorgeous crust, and then a quick oven roast locks in the juiciest interior you can imagine. The real star is the pan sauce — unfiltered apple cider, bone broth, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and honey all reduce down into something glossy, lightly syrupy, and deeply savory with golden garlic and fresh thyme running through every bite. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden nut-based thickeners sneaking into your sauce. The whole dish comes together in one oven-safe skillet, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying those beautiful medallions fanned out on a platter. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressively composed but relies entirely on straightforward technique and clean, whole-food ingredients.
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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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