Best 8 Moroccan Spiced Pork Tenderloin With Carrot Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and exotic dish that is sure to impress your family and friends, then look no further than Moroccan spiced pork tenderloin with carrot salad. This dish combines the vibrant flavors of Moroccan spices with the tender, juicy texture of pork tenderloin to create a truly memorable meal. Served with a refreshing carrot salad, this dish is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. With its easy-to-follow instructions and minimal preparation time, this recipe will help you create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Morocco!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN



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Butterflied pork tenderloin is rubbed with a flurry of heady spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon before being grilled to quick perfection in this easy dinner recipe.

Provided by Grace Parisi

Categories     Pork     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Coriander     Cumin

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons ground chile powder, preferably ancho
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt (Diamond crystal)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground caraway
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pork tenderloins, about 1 1/4 pounds each, butterflied and lightly pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
Grilled naan, grilled haloumi and plain yogurt for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coriander, cumin, chile powder, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, caraway, black pepper and oil, pressing out any lumps of sugar. On a baking sheet, rub the mixture all over the pork and let sit, covered at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for 4 hours or up to overnight. Return to room temperature.
  • Light a grill and oil the grates. Grill the pork over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 135°, about 9 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let sit for 10 minutes, loosely tented with foil before cutting into thick slices. Serve with warm grilled naan, haloumi and yogurt.

MOROCCAN SPICED RACK OF PORK



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup ras al hanout or Moroccan spice blend
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
One 6-bone bone-in pork loin roast, frenched, chine bone removed
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup sake
1 cup chicken stock
6 cloves garlic, peeled
6 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 lemon, thinly sliced into wheels and seeds removed
1 carrot, peeled and cut into large dice
1 large onion, quartered
1 turnip, peeled and cut into large dice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Combine the ras al hanout, salt and brown sugar in a small bowl. Score the fat of the pork in a cross-hatch pattern. Rub the ras al hanout mixture all over the pork and allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Put the pork on a rack and allow it to come to room temperature for about 45 minutes before putting it into the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Put the apricots, sake, chicken stock, garlic, cilantro, lemons, carrots, onions and turnips in the bottom of a medium roasting pan. Put the rack with the pork in the roasting pan and roast until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees F for medium, 40 to 50 minutes. Allow to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
  • Transfer the drippings, vegetables and aromatics to a strainer set over a saucepan. Press the vegetables against the strainer to get as much liquid out of them as you can. Place the pan over medium heat, bring to a simmer and simmer until the liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low, add the butter and stir until melted. Keep warm over low heat and serve with the pork.

MOROCCAN-SPICED PORK ROAST



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Serving a gorgeous, fancy-looking holiday roast doesn't have to be complicated, time-consuming, or expensive. This pork loin proves exactly that. This is fast, easy, and affordable, but when you bring it to the table, it looks like a million dollars. The beautifully warming and aromatic spices really work so well with a pork roast - I hope you give it a try soon!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
5 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons honey, or as needed
8 baby potatoes
2 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 Anaheim chile peppers, halved and seeded
1 red onion, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
1 clove garlic, finely crushed

Steps:

  • Butterfly the pork loin by cutting almost all the way through, starting on the thinnest side, keeping your knife flat and parallel to the cutting board. Stop about 1 inch from the opposite edge you started, so that the meat opens up like a book. A few more shallow cuts can be made if the pork is not opening up enough to flatten out, but do not cut all the way through, otherwise you'll end up with two pieces.
  • Season the butterflied pork on both sides with kosher salt and let sit out at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes, or 2 to 3 hours in the fridge.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a roasting pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pat the tenderloin dry with a paper towel.
  • Mix cumin, coriander, ginger, black pepper, smoked paprika,cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and honey together in a bowl with a spoon. Spread about half of the spice mixture inside the butterflied pork, fold it back together, and spread the remaining mixture all over the surface. Use 3 or 4 pieces of kitchen string to tie the loin up every few inches, cutting off extra string.
  • Toss potatoes, carrots, chile peppers, and onion with olive oil and salt in a bowl.
  • Place the pork into the prepared roasting pan and surround with vegetable mixture.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loin reads at least 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C), about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn roast over with tongs in pan drippings. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Toss vegetable mixture in pan drippings and return to the oven to crisp up, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine yogurt, mint, and garlic in a small bowl for sauce.
  • Remove strings on roast. Slice, spoon pan drippings over, and serve with vegetables and yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 56.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 876.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

GRILLED MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CREAMY HARISSA SAUCE



Grilled Moroccan Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Harissa Sauce image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Two 1-pound pork tenderloins
Creamy Harissa Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup Greek yogurt (8 ounces)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon harissa sauce *
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt and olive oil. Rub the mixture evenly over the pork tenderloins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Prepare a grill for high heat cooking. Place the tenderloins on the grill and cook until browned and nicely marked, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn the tenderloins and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of each registers between 155 degrees F and 165 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes longer. Transfer the tenderloins to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve hot or at room temperature with Creamy Harissa Sauce.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, oil, harissa and garlic until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARROT SALAD



MOROCCAN SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CARROT SALAD image

Categories     Pork     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups grated carrots (4 large)
2 green onions
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 T chopped fresh cilantro
2 T honey
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t salt
1 lb pork tenderloin (2 tenderloins if extra adults are joining us, in which case all marinade ingredients should be doubled)
1/2 t sweet paprika
1/4 t each cinnamon and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine carrots, green onions, 2 T olive oil, 3 T lemon juice, cilantro, 1 T honey, 1/2 t cumin and 1/4 t salt. Set salad aside. Cut pork into 1 inch thick medallions, set aside. Reserve 1 T of the remaining oil. \in a bowl,. combine paprika, cinnamon, pepper and remainisn oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin and salt. Toss over pork, gently rubbing into meat. In a cast iron or heavy skillet, heat reserved oil over medium high heat; cook porl until juices run clear when pork is pierced and just a hint of pink remains inside, 3-4 minutes (or more!) Serve with carrot salad

MOROCCAN-SPICED ROASTED CARROTS



Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Carrots image

Roasted carrots with Moroccan spice blend. Fast and easy, and pairs well with any meat!

Provided by kelljob

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds carrots, cut into thick slices
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Toss carrots in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, cumin, cinnamon, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Transfer to a large roasting pan and arrange in a single layer.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, turning often, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 105.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

MOROCCAN SPICED CARROT SALAD



Moroccan Spiced Carrot Salad image

A cheap, healthy and easy salad. For a variation, try using curry powder in place of the cumin or adding a handful of raisins (soaked in hot water first).

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
1/2 orange, juiced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch sugar
salt and pepper
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
fresh coriander (optional)
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the grated carrots with the orange juice and cumin.
  • Season with sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle over a couple tablespoons each of chopped coriander and parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.3, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 43, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.8, Protein 1

MOROCCAN-STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN



Moroccan-Style Pork Tenderloin image

Found this on a recipe card, but the front is so faded I have no clue where it came from, but my family LOVES it. My girls 4 and 6 LOVE it, this is made at least 2 times a month in my house.

Provided by kkneeter

Categories     Meat

Time 43m

Yield 1 Pork Roast, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 -10 ounces pork tenderloin
3 teaspoons plain breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, blend all ingredients except pork and breadcrumbs. Mix well.
  • Rub mixture on tenderlion. Place meat in baking pan; sprinkle with breadcrumbs to coast lightly. Roast 30 to 35 minutes or until thermometer registers 170 degrees F for well done.
  • Let stand 2 to 3 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 93.1, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 6

Tips:

  • To ensure the pork tenderloin cooks evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • To save time, you can use pre-made carrot salad dressing or vinaigrette.
  • If you don't have ground coriander, you can easily make your own by grinding whole coriander seeds in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  • If you don't have a grill pan, you can cook the pork tenderloin in a regular skillet over medium heat.
  • For a more flavorful carrot salad, try roasting the carrots before adding them to the salad.

Conclusion:

This Moroccan-spiced pork tenderloin with carrot salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork tenderloin is succulent and flavorful, while the carrot salad is refreshing and light. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Serve this dish with a side of couscous or rice for a complete meal.

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