Pork loin is a succulent and flavorful cut of meat that, when cooked properly, can create a truly memorable meal. One of the best ways to prepare pork loin is to cook it with caramelized onions, a combination that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The natural sweetness of the onions mellows out the richness of the pork, while the caramelization process creates a beautiful, golden-brown crust. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, from roasted potatoes to sautéed green beans, making it a versatile and delectable option for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CARAMELIZED PORK LOIN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and diced apples and toss to coat. Saute 3 minutes, without stirring to let the apples caramelize on 1 side. Toss and saute another 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
- Butterfly the tenderloin by cutting the beef lengthwise down the center to within 1/2-inch of the other side. Flatten with a meat mallet.
- When the caramel apples have cooled spread the mixture down the center flap of pork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon the apple mixture down the center of the pork roast. Bring the 2 sides of the tenderloin up around filling to meet. Use butcher string and tie around the roll at 1-inch intervals.
- Season the stuffed and tied pork loin with salt and pepper. Sear the pork loin in vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, turning to get all the sides. Pour the apple cider over the pork. Roast uncovered for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers155 degrees F.
- Remove from the oven and let rest, tented with foil, for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan juices.
- A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
CARAMELIZED-ONION PORK
We live in a farming community, and one of our main crops is onion. When I competed in a cooking contest at the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Festival, I was flabbergasted when I won the top three prizes. This was the first-place recipe. -Nell Cruse, Ontario, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook onion and sugar in oil over medium-low heat until onion is tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Place the pork in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK LOIN WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
We love onions and caramelized is one of our favorite ways to have onions with meat! This recipe was out of Taste of Home magazine and instantly became a hit with my family! I hope you enjoy it as well.
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook onion and sugar in oil over medium-low heat until onion is tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place the pork in a 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Top with onion mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
PORK WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Caramelized onions have just a hint of sweetness, which complements the mild flavor of pork tenderloin.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut pork into 1/2-inch slices. Sprinkle both sides of pork with salt and paprika.
- Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center. Remove pork from skillet; keep warm. Wipe out skillet.
- Heat same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion in skillet 1 minute, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in sugar. Cook about 3 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and golden brown. Spoon over pork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
ROAST RACK OF PORK WITH CARAMELIZED MAPLE ONIONS
Steps:
- Season both sides of rack with salt and pepper 20 minutes before cooking. Sear in heavy saute pan with olive oil until rack is well caramelized. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In same pan, add sliced onions, ginger, cinnamon, star anise and butter. Slowly cook until onions are well caramelized. Add maple sugar and cook for 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with cider, adjust salt and pepper to taste and reduce until a glaze forms. Completely cover rack with half of onion compote. Transfer to roasting pan and place in oven. Cook at 20 minutes per pound or until internal temperature is 150 degrees F. Halfway through cooking time, pour over remaining half of onion compote. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Discard the cinnamon stick and star anise.
EASY CARAMELIZED ONION PORK CHOPS
Caramelized onions give the flavor to these easy to make pork chops - yummy! Great with parsley potatoes!
Provided by Pamela Newland
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rub chops with 2 teaspoons seasoning salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on each side. Add the onions and water to the pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Turn chops over, and add remaining salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until water evaporates and onions turn light to medium brown. Remove chops from pan, and serve with onions on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 691.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GLAZED ONIONS
My husband and I love pork, especially when it's dressed up like this. Sweet apricots and glazed onions go beautifully with the juicy meat. -Janice Christofferson, Eagle River, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In large skillet, saute onions in butter for 2 minutes. Stir in the apricots, brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper; cook until onions are tender., Place pork tenderloins on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow roasting pan; top with onion mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-27 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with onion mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND ONIONS
This is an easy, tasty main dish for the family on a weeknight. While the pork is in the oven, it's simple to steam a veggie side and prepare a quick salad.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Trim all silver skin from tenderloins; pat dry using paper towels. Rub 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over the surface of each tenderloin and rub with sea salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute. Place tenderloins into the skillet and cook, rotating to brown all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork to a large plate.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil to any drippings in the skillet. Cook apples and onions in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to turn translucent, about 5 minutes, adding a bit more oil if skillet gets dry.
- Meanwhile, spread Dijon mustard evenly over browned tenderloins using a pastry brush. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons thyme leaves over pork. Sprinkle remaining thyme over apple mixture and add black pepper; stir gently to combine. Nestle tenderloins into the skillet with apple mixture.
- Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloins reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 15 minutes.
- Remove skillet from the oven and place pork onto a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest.
- Meanwhile, pour chicken stock into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by 1/2, 8 to 10 minutes. Add to the skillet containing apple mixture.
- Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes; stir in butter until melted. Slice pork and serve over apple mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 562.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
Tips:
- To ensure your pork loin cooks evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 145°F (63°C) before removing it from the oven.
- For the best caramelized onions, use a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions slowly until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- If you don't have time to caramelize the onions, you can also use a jar of store-bought caramelized onions.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the skillet, such as mushrooms, peppers, or zucchini.
- Serve the pork loin with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
This pork loin with caramelized onions recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The pork loin is juicy and tender, and the caramelized onions are sweet and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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