Best 6 Caramelized Pork Tenderloin Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Caramelized pork tenderloin is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of sweet and savory to create a truly satisfying meal. Originating from French cuisine, this dish has gained popularity worldwide due to its tender texture and rich taste. Made using pork tenderloin as the main ingredient, it is often marinated in a blend of spices and herbs to infuse flavor. The caramelization process, achieved by coating the pork in a sugar mixture before searing it, adds a tantalizing crust and a rich, golden-brown color. This dish can be prepared in various ways, with different marinades and sauces, making it a versatile option for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike. Whether served as a main course or as part of a larger spread, caramelized pork tenderloin is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS AND PEAR-BRANDY CREAM SAUCE



Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Pears and Pear-Brandy Cream Sauce image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Fruit     Herb     Pork     Sauté     Pear     Pork Tenderloin     Brandy     Eau de Vie     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
4 firm but ripe large Anjou pears, peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 cup pear eau-de-vie (clear pear brandy) or pear schnapps
1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup pear nectar

Steps:

  • Place pork slices between plastic wrap. Using meat mallet, pound pork slices to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add pears and sugar; sauté until pears are tender and deep golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add pork to skillet; sauté just until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Cover. Reduce heat to medium. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet. Add shallots and thyme; sauté 2 minutes. Add eau-de-vie; boil until reduced to glaze, scraping up any browned bits, about 2 minutes. Add cream and pear nectar; boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reheat pears if necessary. Spoon into center of platter. Arrange pork around pears. Pour sauce over pork.

CARAMELIZED PORK TENDERLOIN



Caramelized Pork Tenderloin image

This is the best pork tenderloin recipe! It is a little bit savory and a little bit sweet, and best of all, tastes grilled even though you made it on the stovetop. -Debi Arone, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut pork into 4 pieces and pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, mix brown sugar, garlic and steak seasoning. Dip pork in brown sugar mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED APPLE & ONION RELISH



Pork Tenderloin With Caramelized Apple & Onion Relish image

Make and share this Pork Tenderloin With Caramelized Apple & Onion Relish recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Melanie B.

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 apple, cut into thin wedges
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Season all sides of pork with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 TBS Olive Oil in a large oven proof skillet over high heat. Add tenderloin to pan and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side to create a nice searing effect.
  • Transfer pan to oven and bake at 450 degrees for about 15-18 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees). Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice across the grain in 1/2 inch slices.
  • While the tenderloin is baking, add 1 TBS Olive Oil to another large skillet and heat to medium-high. Add onions. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Cook until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add apples. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes or until mixture begins to caramelize. Add maple syrup. Lower heat to medium low and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve tenderloin slices on top of a bed of the apple & onion mixture. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 650.6, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 12.5, Protein 26.7

WEIGHT WATCHERS MAPLE-MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARAMELIZED



Weight Watchers Maple-Mustard Pork Tenderloin With Caramelized image

Make and share this Weight Watchers Maple-Mustard Pork Tenderloin With Caramelized recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss V

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons maple syrup (( divided)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (( chopped)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 medium apples (Granny Smith( peeled & in 16 wedge)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF.
  • Trim fat from pork. Place pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine mustard, 2 tbsp maple syrup, rosemary, salt and pepper in small bowl; brush over pork.
  • Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of pork. Bake at 425ºF for 25 minutes or until thermometer registers 160ºF.
  • While pork is baking, heat nonstick skillet over medium-high heat untilpar hot. Add apples, and saute 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce heat to low, and add 4 tbsp maple syrup.
  • Simmer 10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Cut pork crosswise into slices; spoon cooked apples over pork.

PORK TENDERLOIN MEDALLIONS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Caramelized Onions image

This is excellent with proscuitto wrapped poblano stuffed peppers, sauteed mushrooms, and caprese salad.

Provided by Teresa Bowman

Categories     Pork

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium pork tenderloin
3 large red onion
1/2 c teriyaki sauce
1/2 c soy sauce
black pepper, coarse ground
salt
1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Slice pork tenderloin medallions to desired thickness. You will need 8 large medallions. Pepper the tenderloin medallions with the black coarse ground pepper to taste then place pork tenderloins in a bag or container with a well-fitting lid. Add the teriyaki sauce and soy sauce and coat well. Marinate at least 2-3 hours for best results. Turn medallions in marinade at least once every hour.
  • 2. Freeze any remaining medallions or increase recipe ingredients for more servings.
  • 3. Peel onions and cut in half then slice onions and place aside. Place 3 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in skillet. Add onions when the butter has melted. Coat onions well. After 10 minutes add one or two pinches of salt. Add 1 tsp of sugar after the onions have cooked about 20-30 minutes. Cook the onions for 30 minutes to 1 hour over medium heat until caramelized. In the beginning it won't be necessary to stir often but as the onions become more caramelized more stirring will be necessary as you don't want the onions to burn but to brown. Use a spatula to turn the onions and keep the onions from sticking and then when the onions are caramelized add the balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan and coat the onions. To caramelize onions is a slow process but it is worth it.
  • 4. Grill the pork tenderloin medallions . The thickness of the medallions will determine the length of time to grill. Grill pork until done but moist. The juices will run clear. Remove from grill to serving plate.
  • 5. Top the grilled medallions with the caramelized onions. Serve.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BROWN SUGAR-CARAMELIZED ONIONS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Pork Tenderloin with Brown Sugar-Caramelized Onions Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-70

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pork tenderloin
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large sweet onions, sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar - packed
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 415° F. In a heavy skillet add 2 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced onions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook until the onions are tender and glazed, about 3 more minutes. Set aside. Pat pork dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a large heavy skillet heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown pork on all sides. Reduce heat to moderate and cook pork, covered, turning occasionally, 10 minutes. Transfer pork to a shallow baking pan, cover with the caramelized onions and roast in oven until a meat thermometer registers 155° F. for barely pink meat, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork tenderloin cooks evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. It should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also check the doneness of the pork by cutting into it. The meat should be slightly pink in the center for medium-rare, or cooked through with no pink for medium.
  • Let the pork tenderloin rest for a few minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
  • Serve the pork tenderloin with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Caramelized pork tenderloin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its tender, juicy meat and sweet, caramelized crust, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, give caramelized pork tenderloin a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics