Almond Pork Tenderloin With Dried Cranberry Apple Conserve Recipe

This surprisingly light and flavorful recipe will even win over pork skeptics! Tender pork tenderloin is coated in a crunchy almond panko crust and paired with a sweet and tart cranberry-apple conserve. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, this recipe is easier to make than you think. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 447.2 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Almond Pork Tenderloin With Dried Cranberry Apple Conserve 82

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Almond Pork Tenderloin With Dried Cranberry Apple Conserve

  1. **Conserve:**
  2. Combine 1 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped apple, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons orange zest, and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the cranberry-apple mixture to the saucepan.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup cranberry jam.
  7. Remove from heat and cool completely to room temperature.
  8. **Pork Tenderloin:**
  9. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  10. Trim excess fat from a 1-pound pork tenderloin.
  11. In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  12. Beat 2 large egg whites in a separate shallow dish.
  13. Dip the pork tenderloin in the egg whites, ensuring it's fully coated.
  14. Dredge the egg-coated pork in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  15. Place the pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  16. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork.
  17. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30 minutes, or until the thermometer registers 160°F (71°C).
  18. Cover with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
  19. Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  20. Serve the pork tenderloin with the cranberry-apple conserve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

153g

Fat

12g

Carbs

22g

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