Xanthan Gum Free Coconut Aminos Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is one of those cuts that looks impressive on the table but is genuinely forgiving to cook, and this glazed version delivers serious flavor with a short ingredient list. The glaze is built from coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, and grated ginger — a combination that caramelizes beautifully in the oven and reduces into a glossy, savory-sweet pan sauce. Many store-bought glazes and marinades sneak in thickeners that can be a problem for anyone avoiding xanthan gum, but here arrowroot starch does the thickening job cleanly and without any gums whatsoever. The method is straightforward: sear the tenderloin in coconut oil until deeply browned, then roast it in the same skillet while basting with that golden glaze. Resting the meat before slicing keeps every medallion juicy, and spooning the reduced pan drippings over the top takes it from weeknight dinner to something you'd genuinely be proud to serve guests. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end adds a little brightness and color that makes the whole platter pop.
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4 servings
For the pork
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb / 450g)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the glaze
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the pork tenderloin completely dry with paper towels, then rub it all over with the salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric, and arrowroot starch until the starch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
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