Lactose Free Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin has a reputation for being either bland or fussy, but this version is neither — it's warmly spiced, deeply savory, and finished with a glossy cider pan sauce that tastes like it took far more effort than it did. The rub of turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon gives the meat a gorgeous color and a subtle warmth that pairs beautifully with the sweet-tart apple cider reduction. Because the sauce is built entirely from fresh cider, bone broth, garlic, honey, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, there's no cream, butter, or dairy of any kind hiding in it — which makes it a genuinely satisfying option for anyone who usually has to skip the sauce entirely. Coconut oil handles the searing, so you still get that irresistible browned crust without any compromise on flavor. The pan drippings get deglazed right in the same skillet, pulling up all those caramelized bits into a sauce that's lightly syrupy and absolutely worth spooning over every single slice. Scatter a few fresh thyme leaves over the platter before serving and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu.
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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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