COCOA CHERRY PORK

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My favorite candy growing up was the chocolate covered cherry. The way that thin, crisp chocolate would break away to reveal the florescent red maraschino cherry suspended in the clear syrup was intoxicating. What about a savory dish that celebrated the same basic flavors?

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
2 (1 1/4 pound) boneless pork tenderloins
kosher salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
⅓ cup cherry preserves
⅓ cup white vinegar
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk cocoa powder, ancho chile powder, cumin, black pepper, and chipotle pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Generously season tenderloins with salt, then coat in the cocoa powder mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place tenderloins in the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on each side, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer tenderloins to a baking dish; cook in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Whisk cherry preserves, vinegar, and oregano in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over pork tenderloin and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 81.9 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 134.6 mg

Lillian Jones
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


The Dancing Friends4
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This dish is perfect for a party.


Rayne Page
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I made this dish in a slow cooker and it turned out great!


Umaru Kamara
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork.


Hayley Beckett
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved this dish!


Chotguar Mathiang
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.


Eli “Young Money” Bruce
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The pork was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Faruk Omar
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Sk Qari Ahmodul Hoque
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Raphael Mwechanya
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I love the combination of cocoa and cherries in this dish.


Roberto Perez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly.


Shazzad Hossain
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion.


ABBAS AFRIDI
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I substituted chicken for the pork and it turned out great!


Khan Hotak
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


micjack
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The cocoa-cherry sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the pork was cooked perfectly.


Kola Vincent
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Black Pink
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This dish was a hit with my family! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the cocoa-cherry sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.