Pork tenderloin with its mild flavor and tender texture is a versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. One delicious option is to braise it in a flavorful apricot fennel ragout. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet apricots, aromatic fennel, and savory pork tenderloin creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The tenderloin is cooked until it is fall-apart tender, and the ragout is rich and flavorful. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite pasta for a complete and satisfying meal.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APRICOT-FENNEL RAGOUT
Pork tenderloin is flavored with grainy and Dijon mustards, then roasted with apricots,shallots, fennel, and cognac. Servewith our Herbed Wild Rice and Roasted Squash Wedges.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine mustards. Salt and pepper the pork; rub with mustards; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Pat coating. Set aside.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Sear pork, turning, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. Add remaining oil and butter to pan. Add shallots and fennel. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock; cook until liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Return pork to pan; add apricots, 1/2 cup stock, and cognac. Roast in oven, stirring vegetables, until pork registers 160 degrees, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board; place pan over medium-low heat. Add remaining stock and thyme; stir, loosening brown bits from bottom. Simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; slice pork. Serve with vegetables and sauce. Garnish with thyme.
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH LEMON AND FENNEL
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine 1 tablespoon of the lemon oil, garlic paste, zest, fennel seeds, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture over the pork tenderloins and let stand at room temperature, covered, for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the pork tenderloins, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a baking pan and roast the pork for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until an inserted instant read thermometer reads 150 degrees F, about 15 to 20 minutes, for medium, or to desired doneness. Remove the pork to a platter and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting into thin slices.
- Variation: If you'd like to serve fresh fennel alongside the pork, after browning the pork, add the fennel to the same skillet. Cook the fennel, stirring frequently, over medium heat until it begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Add a minced garlic clove, a teaspoon of sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup cool water, bring to a boil and simmer until the liquid is all evaporated and the fennel is fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the oil and the zest in a glass jar. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Pour the oil through a strainer and discard the zest. Transfer to a jar and store, tightly covered, at in refrigerator.
PORK AND FENNEL RAGOUT
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 39m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grind the fennel seeds with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a spice grinder or chop with a knife. Transfer to a medium bowl; mix with the lemon juice and pork. Add the flour and toss to coat. In another bowl, mix the lemon zest with 2 tablespoons parsley.
- Heat a deep skillet or pot over high heat and add the olive oil. Brown the pork in batches, 1 minute per side; transfer to a plate. Add the shallots, fennel bulb, the remaining 3 tablespoons parsley, and salt to taste to the skillet. Reduce the heat and cook until the vegetables are wilted, 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, wine and 1/2 cup water; scrape up any browned bits. Cover and simmer over low heat until the fennel is tender, 12 minutes. Add the pork and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and top with the lemon zest-parsley mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 62 milligrams, Sodium 882 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 30 grams
APRICOT-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN
A simple apricot glaze made with preserves lends a delightful zest to this tender pork. It's so fuss-free and delicious, you'll make it again and again. -Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; rub over pork., Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over pork. Bake 10-17 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH FENNEL AND GARLIC
Pork and fennel are a distinctive Italian pairing of sweet and mild. Roasted side by side on a single baking sheet, they get deliciously caramelized.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss garlic, fennel, and 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast 10 minutes.
- Rub pork with remaining tablespoon oil; season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Remove baking sheet from oven, and push fennel and garlic to sides of sheet. Place pork in center, and roast 20 to 25 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees.
- Transfer pork to a cutting board, and let rest at least 5 minutes before thinly slicing. Serve pork with fennel and garlic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 49 g
APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN
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
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
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APRICOT GLAZE
Make and share this Pork Tenderloin With Apricot Glaze recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pat pork dry.
- Combine jam, mustard, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
- Coat pork with glaze.
- Place pork on rack set over foil-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in preheated 375°F oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until cooked through (internal temperature about 160 F).
- Bonnie Stern.Simply HeartSmart Cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 140.7, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.1, Protein 23.7
ROSEMARY-APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN
You'll be surprised at how quickly this dish comes together for an easy weeknight meal. And with very little effort, you'll have tender and juicy meat that begs to be added to a salad or sandwich the next day. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, salt and pepper; brush over pork., In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown pork in remaining oil on all sides. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; brush over pork. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with pan juices, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SLOW COOKER APRICOT GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place baby carrots and onion slices in the bottom of slow cooker.
- Place your pork tenderloin on top of the carrots and onions and season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together stock, apricot preserves, mustard and thyme leaves.
- Pour glaze mixture over tenderloin.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until tender and cooked through.
Tips:
- Choose a tenderloin that is about 1 pound in weight and 6 inches in length.
- To ensure that the tenderloin cooks evenly, score the fat cap with a sharp knife.
- Season the tenderloin generously with salt and pepper before searing.
- Sear the tenderloin in a hot skillet until it is browned on all sides.
- Transfer the tenderloin to a roasting pan and cook in a preheated oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While the tenderloin is cooking, prepare the apricot-fennel ragout.
- To make the ragout, sauté shallots, fennel, and garlic in a saucepan until softened.
- Add dried apricots, chicken broth, and white wine to the saucepan and bring to a simmer.
- Season the ragout with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Once the tenderloin is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the tenderloin with the apricot-fennel ragout and your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Pork tenderloin with apricot-fennel ragout is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The tenderloin is cooked to perfection and the ragout is flavorful and aromatic. This dish is sure to impress your guests.
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