Best 7 Apricot Pork Tenderloin With Cranberry Black Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Apricot Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Black Pepper Sauce is a delectable dish that combines the sweetness of apricots, the tartness of cranberries, and the spicy kick of black pepper. This flavorful and juicy pork tenderloin is perfect for a special occasion dinner or a romantic meal. The tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork is coated in a luscious sauce made with fresh apricots, tangy cranberries, and aromatic black pepper, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Served over a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, this apricot pork tenderloin is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRANBERRY BLACK-PEPPER SAUCE



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Here, cranberries add a light, tonic note in a wintry preparation of roasted pork tenderloin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1 1/4 pounds)
16 shallots, peeled and halved lengthwise, keeping root intact, plus 1/3 cup coarsely chopped shallots, for sauce (about 2)
1 jar (10 ounces) all-fruit apricot jam
1/2 cup low-sodium canned chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus sprigs (optional), for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pork and halved shallots to skillet. Brown pork on all sides, turning occasionally,6 to 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Brush pork in skillet with half the jam; drizzle 2 tablespoons broth over shallots. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast, turning shallots occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from oven. Using tongs, transfer pork and shallots to a plate. Let pork rest (it will continue to cook; temperature should reach 160 degrees).
  • Place skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining chopped shallots. Sprinkle with salt; add remaining jam and 6 tablespoons broth. Deglaze skillet, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon; add cranberries, vinegar, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until berries are juicy, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped thyme.
  • Slice pork; divide among plates. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve with cranberry pan sauce and shallots.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 g, Cholesterol 83 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, Sodium 397 g

APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN



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The only way to cook tenderloin. The apricot preserves are a perfect marriage with pork. Sweet without being too sweet! A family favorite!

Provided by Hope

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds pork tenderloin
¼ cup softened butter
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground thyme
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves
2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
¼ cup dry sherry

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread butter all over the pork tenderloin. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Combine garlic powder, apricot preserves, honey, and sherry in a separate bowl.
  • Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the pork from the oven and brush with the apricot sauce. Return the pork to the oven. Continue roasting, basting occasionally with the remaining sauce, until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 42.9 g

CRANBERRY-APRICOT PORK TENDERLOINS



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A cranberry and apricot stuffing wonderfully complements pork tenderloin. This is an elegant entree that you can pull together in no time. -Joann Brown, Los Alamos, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped dried apricots
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until fruit is softened, about 10 minutes. Cool., Preheat oven to 400°. Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open tenderloins so they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness; remove plastic. Spread with fruit mixture to within 3/4 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string at 1-1/2-in. intervals., Line a shallow pan with heavy-duty foil. Place meat on a rack in prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

UNCLE BILL'S RACK OF PORK WITH APRICOT/CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Uncle Bill's Rack of Pork with Apricot/cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h25m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup apricot jam
8 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 1/2-3 lbs pork rib racks, about 6 ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, add apricot jam, cranberries, orange juice, cinnamon and cloves and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook until sauce lightly thickens and cranberries begin to break apart, abou 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat and set aside.
  • Season rack of pork generously with salt and pepper.
  • Place the rack of pork in a small roasting pan; standing with ribs up.
  • Roast the pork uncovered in preheated 350 F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Brush pork ribs with 1/2 cup of sauce.
  • Continue to roast, uncovered for another 20 minutes.
  • Brush again with another 1/2 cup of sauce.
  • Continue roasting, uncovered for 30 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in the center of the pork registers 160 F.
  • Brush rack of pork with a little more sauce, then let rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to set before cutting between ribs.
  • Serve with remaining sauce alongside pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.7, Fat 53.7, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 176.9, Sodium 425.6, Carbohydrate 38.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 20.5, Protein 39.4

APRICOT-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN



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We know them as sweet spreads for toast. But jams and jellies, like this apricot spread, can do so much more.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pork tenderloins (about 12 ounces each), trimmed of excess fat
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot jam, (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Rub pork with oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together jam and mustard. Cook over medium heat until jam melts, 3 to 4 minutes; remove from heat. Transfer half to a small bowl for brushing. Cover pan to keep remaining sauce warm.
  • Remove pork from broiler; brush with reserved sauce. Continue broiling until pork is blackened in spots and registers 150 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  • Cover pork loosely with foil; let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with warm sauce.

APRICOT-GINGER PORK TENDERLOIN



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Make and share this Apricot-Ginger Pork Tenderloin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 (3/4-1 lb) well-trimmed pork tenderloin, about 3/4 to 1 pound each
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine oil, oregano, salt, thyme, black pepper, red pepper and garlic.
  • Rub mixture on all sides of pork tenderloins, rubbing it into meat surface.
  • Place tenderloins in center of cooking grate. Grill 25 to 30 minutes for medium (160°F/71°C) and centers are still slightly pink, turning occasionally throughout grilling time to brown them evenly.
  • Meanwhile, make sauce:.
  • In small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes until jelly is melted and sauce is hot. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Remove tenderloins from grill and let rest 10 minutes. Slice and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.5, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 390.7, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 14.8, Protein 35.4

PORK WITH APRICOT SAUCE



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Kris Wells of Hereford, Arizona dresses up pork tenderloin with a sweet apricot sauce mildly seasoned with ginger. It makes an impressive entree, yet leaves plenty of extra pork for meals later in the week. "The sauce is also good on baked ham," Kris adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 servings (2 cups sauce) plus 2-1/2 pounds leftover pork.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Place tenderloins on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until heated through., Slice the pork; serve 1-1/2 pounds with the apricot sauce. Refrigerate or freeze remaining pork for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 61g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a tender cut of pork tenderloin for the best results.
  • To ensure the pork is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, cook the pork for about 15-20 minutes per pound, or until the juices run clear.
  • Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • For a thicker sauce, simmer it for a longer period of time.
  • If you don't have any dried cranberries, you can use fresh cranberries instead.
  • Serve the pork tenderloin with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Apricot pork tenderloin with cranberry-black pepper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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