Nutmeg Free Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin
Warm spices, golden-seared pork, and a glossy apple cider pan sauce — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like it belongs on a restaurant menu. The tenderloin gets rubbed with turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before hitting a hot skillet, building a beautifully caramelized crust that locks in all the juices. From there, it finishes in the oven while you pull together a sauce built from unfiltered apple cider, bone broth, garlic, and a touch of honey — no warming spice blends or pre-made seasonings that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. For anyone who needs to avoid nutmeg, this recipe is a genuine win because every single component is spelled out clearly, and there's nothing hidden in a spice packet or store-bought shortcut. The pan sauce reduces into something glossy and lightly syrupy, with just enough tang from apple cider vinegar to balance the sweetness of the cider and honey. Sliced into medallions and draped with that fragrant sauce, this dish is elegant enough for guests but straightforward enough to pull off on a busy evening.
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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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