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Curried pork tenderloin in apple cider

December 6, 2019
Recipe

In this recipe, the sweet flavor of the apple cider and chopped apples nicely complement the pork tenderloin.

Serves 4

Apple cider is unfiltered juice from apples. In the U.S., cider is referred to as sweet (unfermented and alcohol-free) or hard (fermented and contains alcohol). Either works in this recipe.


Season the pork tenderloin with curry powder and let stand for 15 minutes.

In a large, heavy skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the tenderloin and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.

Add the onions to skillet and saute until soft and golden. Add 1 1/2 cups of the cider, reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is half the volume.

Add the chopped apple, cornstarch and the remaining 1/2 cup cider. Stir and simmer while the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Return the tenderloin to the skillet and simmer for the final 5 minutes.

To serve, arrange tenderloin on a serving platter or divide onto individual plates. Pour thickened sauce over meat and serve immediately.


  • 16 ounces pork tenderloin, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 2 cups apple cider, divided
  • 1 tart apple, peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils 2 Fruits Grains and grain products 3 Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 1 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) 2 Fruits 3 Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products 1 Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates Fats 2 Fruits 1 Protein and dairy Sweets 1 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 270 Calories 29 g Total carbohydrate 73 mg Cholesterol 4 g Dietary fiber 4 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 25 g Protein 1 g Saturated fat About 3 ounces Serving size 70 mg Sodium 6 g Total fat