If you are looking for a festive main course to impress your guests this recipe is for you. Try this tender, juicy pork tenderloin with sweet and savory cranberry sauce and rosemary. A spectacular dish for the festive season that is easy to prepare and works perfectly for celebrations and special dinners alike.
If you want a quick yet elegant main course when you have friends and family over or if you need a high-protein, filling meal and a classic meat dish at the same time, it is guaranteed that this course will cater for all your needs.
This meal is also a healthy, yet savory pick as a pork tenderloin is a lean and easily digestible source of protein, and the tartness of the cranberries balances the sweet flavors, while the rosemary aids digestion and adds aroma.
Recipe:
It can be prepared in a frying pan or in the oven.
Ingredients for 3–4 servings
For the meat
1 pork tenderloin, 450–550 g
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 sprig fresh rosemary
For the cranberry sauce
½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, optional
Preparation
Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
Let rest for 10 minutes. Heat a skillet. Sear the meat for 2-3 minutes on each side until it has a nice crust. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and add the rosemary. Bake at 200°C for 20-25 minutes. Do not overcook, it should remain juicy.
For the sauce, melt the butter in the frying pan. Add the cranberries, honey, orange juice, and mustard. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Add balsamic vinegar if desired. Remove the meat and slice it. Pour the hot cranberry sauce over it. Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary.
Enjoy your meal!
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