Pecan Free Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin
Warm spices meet the bright sweetness of fresh apple cider in this elegant yet weeknight-friendly pork dish that feels like something straight off a fall restaurant menu. The tenderloin gets rubbed with turmeric, ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon before a hard sear in coconut oil builds a gorgeous, caramelized crust that locks in all the juices. From there, the oven does the heavy lifting while you focus on the real star: a pan sauce made from unfiltered apple cider, bone broth, garlic, and a touch of honey that reduces down into something glossy and deeply savory. Scraping up those browned bits from the skillet is the secret move that gives the sauce its rich, complex backbone. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the finish keeps everything bright and balanced so the sweetness never tips into cloying territory. The whole thing comes together in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying those tender, saucy medallions scattered with fresh thyme. It's the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table without requiring any specialty ingredients or techniques that might trip you up.
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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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