Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Apple cider is the key ingredient that makes probably the most unbelievable moist pork tenderloin! The marinade does double responsibility as an unbelievable glaze / sauce, which implies few components are required to make this Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin that’s worthy of a fancy banquet!

Apple cider glaze being poured over Pork Tenderloin

Have you ever ever used apple cider as a marinade earlier than? It’s like a secret weapon broth / inventory. As a result of it’s obtained so many extra layers than simply plain apple juice and even broth, which implies you don’t want many different components to create unbelievable flavour!

Simply to be clear – I’m speaking about alcoholic apple cider. In some components of the world, together with America, “apple cider” refers to a non alcoholic drink constructed from (it will shock you 😉 ) apples. In America, alcoholic apple cider is called laborious cider.

It’s like utilizing beer in cooking however simpler, as a result of not like beer, cider doesn’t have wheat undertones that must be cooked out. Apple cider tastes a lot cleaner and a bit candy, however not overly so, it’s very crisp.

Apple Cider Marinated Pork Tenderloin | This is amazing! The apple cider really tenderises the pork!! LOVE the glaze

Closeup of apple cider bottle

I used Rochdale Apple Cider in my recipe. I really feel very honoured that they requested me to pattern their cider and if I preferred it, to create a recipe utilizing it. I used to be fairly to examine how it’s made. It’s so pure – made with simply apple juice, pure New Zealand glacial water, and yeast. That’s it! Severely!

No preservatives! It’s GLUTEN-FREE!!! It is a massive plus for me as a result of certainly one of my common taste-tester pals is gluten free. 🙂

So I kicked again and sipped on a calming bottle of Rochdale cider, considering what I might make. And got here up with the concept to make use of it as a marinade….

However in all seriousness, try how juicy this pork is! Pork tenderloin is notoriously laborious to prepare dinner so it’s good and juicy as a result of it’s so lean. However if you brine / marinade pork tenderloin in apple cider….woah! I used to be amazed on the juices that squeezed out of it as I sliced it!!

Right here – see for your self!

Slices of Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Rochdale Apple Cider. Cook dinner with it. Drink it. The perfect type of ingredient there’s!!

It was after 12pm after I took these pictures. Therefore TOTALLY acceptable to have a sip….or two….okay, I completed the bottle. Don’t decide me.

Closeup of apple cider bottle

I served this with an Apple & Fennel salad as a result of apple and pork are nice mates, and fennel and pork are lovers. So I figured I couldn’t go improper.

I actually do suppose it is a dish worthy of a cocktail party.

However you inform me – what do you suppose? If this was served as much as you at a dinner, would you be happy? 😉


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A plate of Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin with apple salad and cutlery

 

This publish is sponsored by the beautiful individuals at Rochdale Cider from New Zealand! Tremendous crisp and clear, it’s constructed from glacial water which = further clear style. I particularly love how crisp it tastes and never too candy! Not a fan of overly candy drinks. 🙂 N x

Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 404 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb/500g pork tenderloin
  • 11 oz/330ml sweet apple cider (alcoholic aka "hard cider") - I used Rochdale Apple Cider (Note 1)
  • 1 bay leaf , dried (or 2 fresh)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Mix the Marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Place Marinade and pork in a large ziplock bag and marinate in the refrigerator overnight, up to 24 hours.
  3. Remove pork in the marinade from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking (to bring to room temperature).
  4. Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Remove pork from marinade (reserve marinade) and place in pan. Sear until golden brown all over - don't let it burn (Note 2).
  6. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature using a meat thermometer reads 145F/62C. (Note 3)
  7. Remove pork from skillet onto a plate and cover loosely with foil to rest while you make the sauce.
  8. Place skillet on the stove over high heat with butter. When the butter is melted, add reserved Marinade and mustard. Whisk until smooth.
  9. Bring to boil, then turn heat down so it is simmering VERY rapidly, and cook until the liquid becomes syrupy - about 4 to 5 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.
  10. Remove skillet from the stove, roll pork in the sauce, then remove and slice. Pour remaining sauce in the skillet into a jug and serve on the side.
  11. I served this with a fennel apple salad on the side. (Note 4)

Notes

1. This recipe calls for alcoholic apple cider. I used New Zealand Rochdale Apple Cider. To make this non alcoholic, you will need more ingredients! But you can use any sweet alcoholic apple (or pear) cider you want!
To make it non alcoholic, in place of the apple cider in this recipe, use the following: 1 cup apple juice + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar + 2 tsp sugar + 1/4 cup chicken broth/stock.
2. Don't let it burn because otherwise you'll end up with charred bits in your sauce!
3. I really recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure you cook the pork perfectly. BUT if you don't have one, pierce the pork in the middle and when the juices run clear, it is done.
4. Fennel and apple are classic pairings with pork! Fennel Apple Salad - use a mandolin to finely slice 1 large or 2 baby fennels. Cut 1 red apple into thin batons. Toss with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and a good handful of fresh parsley leaves.
5. Nutrition per serving, assuming 3 servings and all the sauce is used.

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Hi, I’m Sarah Millar!
I’m a food blogger who loves creating quick and easy recipes that bring big flavor without the fuss. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated — and I’m here to share simple, fast food ideas that anyone can make at home. When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll usually find me tasting new dishes, exploring cafés, or coming up with fresh food hacks to make everyday meals more fun.

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