Legume Free Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin gets a serious upgrade here, rubbed with warm spices — turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon — then seared until deeply golden and finished in a glossy apple cider pan sauce that smells absolutely incredible. The sauce builds on fresh unfiltered cider, bone broth, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey, all reduced down in the same skillet until it's lightly syrupy and coats every slice beautifully. What makes this dish so satisfying is how the sweet-tart cider plays against the savory, spice-crusted pork — it's the kind of balance that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in a single pan. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear: every ingredient, from the coconut oil used for searing to the thyme-scented sauce, is completely free of beans, lentils, peas, or any legume-derived additives. No swaps needed, no label-scanning required. Serve the sliced medallions fanned out on a platter with the pan sauce spooned generously over the top and a scatter of fresh thyme for a dinner that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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