Pork Tenderloin With Shallot Cider Sauce Recipe

Impress your family with this succulent pork tenderloin, perfectly complemented by a vibrant shallot cider sauce. This Cooking Light-inspired recipe delivers tender, flavorful pork in under an hour! Easy to follow instructions and a delicious sauce make this a weeknight winner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 222.5 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pork Tenderloin With Shallot Cider Sauce

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How to Make Pork Tenderloin With Shallot Cider Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 cloves of minced garlic all over the tenderloin.
  3. Season generously with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
  4. Place the pork tenderloin on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160°F (71°C).
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. While the pork rests, prepare the sauce: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray.
  8. Add ½ cup of finely chopped shallots and cook for 1 ½ minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  9. Stir in 1 cup of apple cider, ½ cup of chicken broth, ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and ½ teaspoon of five-spice powder.
  10. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to about 1 cup, stirring occasionally.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in 3 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice.
  12. Slice the pork tenderloin and serve generously drizzled with the shallot cider sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

13g

Carbs

3g