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Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Name: Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins; 4 apples, peeled and cut into 8 pieces each; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces; 1 ½ cups apple cider; 1 lime, juiced; ½ teaspoon granulated garlic; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder; ⅛ teaspoon garam masala; salt and ground black pepper to taste; aluminum foil

Rating: 4.3 stars

10 Ratings
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Jazz up your pork tenderloin with this spicy-sweet combo of apples, cider, sweet potatoes, and as much or as little heat as your palate requires! This easy oven dish only needs one other pot to reduce the sauce on top of the stove. It is large enough for a crowd or for leftovers later in the week. Add a green veggie or a salad, and some crusty dinner bread, and you are good to go!

By Bibi

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

55 mins

total:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

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Step 2

Mix together 1 tablespoon ginger, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a rub. Rub combined seasonings on all sides of the pork tenderloins, using the entire amount.
Step 3

Place apples and sweet potatoes in the bottom of the prepared pan; dot with butter.
Step 4

Mix together apple cider, lime juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over apples and sweet potatoes and place tenderloins on top.
Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Ladle cooking liquid over apples and sweet potatoes, turn tenderloins over, and continue baking until pork is slightly pink at the center, about 20 minutes longer. A meat thermometer placed in the center of the thickest tenderloin should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Step 6

Remove apples and sweet potatoes to a serving platter using a slotted spoon. Place tenderloins on top and cover with aluminum foil.
Step 7

Pour cooking liquid from the baking dish into a 1-quart saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until liquid comes to a boil. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by one half, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 8

Drizzle sauce over pork, apples, and sweet potatoes. Slice tenderloins and serve.

Cook's Note:

If you like, you may wrap each tenderloin in plastic wrap after seasoning it with the rub and refrigerate, up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

212 calories; protein 18.5g; carbohydrates 20.3g; fat 6.4g; cholesterol 59.3mg; sodium 117.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (7)

Most helpful positive review

Lynne Johnson

01/03/2020

My husband and I loved this entree and would highly recommend it! I substituted Bone-In Pork Shoulder Spare Rib meat and Yukon Gold Potatoes (what I had on hand) and found it to be delicious! The funny thing is...I'm not even a big pork fan by nature. L&M from MN Read More

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Pam

12/19/2019

I liked the seasonings very much but while the sweet potatoes cooked to perfection the apples were mushy. I would recommend making sure you use a firm apple like Granny Smith or Pippin. Read More

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5 star values: 5
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Steve D.

12/16/2019

Very satisfying and easy to make. Read More

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Lynne Johnson

01/03/2020

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Colleen Vaughn

12/14/2019

OMG this was soooo good. Leftovers were good too. I made some changes only because I bought a 3.8 pound top pork loin on sale for 8 instead of the 1.9 pound pork tenderloin for 16. So I had to go to my good old Betty Crocker cookbook and to the internet to get cooking times. Did all of the ingredients the same except left off garlic and doubled all the ingredients and increased apple cider to 2 cups. I did the rub ahead of time because I was home anyway and let it sit under a blanket of plastic rap for 4 hours before cooking. Betty Crocker said to cook Top Pork Loin at 325 for 30-40 mins per pound to get internal temp of 170. I cooked it for a total of about 2 hours at 350 with just the cider mix (no sweets or apples). Also had to look up Sweet Potatos = 350 degrees for about an hour. So added them after Pork loin cooked for one hour. And I looked up Apples = 350 for about 15 minutes (I did smaller slices - like 8/apple). Even though I did over cook it a smidge when I made the first cut liquid squirted out and I knew it would be juicy and tender which it was. For leftovers we put potoatoes/apples/juice in sauce pan on low. And my husband dabbed some of the juice on the pork slices and put brown sugar/ginger mix on each side. He cooked them separately in the oven on stoneware plate at 350 for about 7 minutes then broiled at 500 until a little bubbly - a couple minutes. Read More

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Pam

12/18/2019

I liked the seasonings very much but while the sweet potatoes cooked to perfection the apples were mushy. I would recommend making sure you use a firm apple like Granny Smith or Pippin. Read More

Brian James

05/01/2020

I forgot to get apple cider vinegar when I made this, but it was still delicious. Read More

Donna

12/12/2019

Strong cumin taste. I will probably omit the garam masala next time. Apples & sweet potatoes were perfect. Read More

Donna Corea

11/26/2020

I followed the recipe exactly. It tasted good but it was dry. There was no extra sauce to cook on the stovetop. Next time I make it I will use more apples. Read More

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Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 211.7

% Daily Value *

protein: 37 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

dietary fiber: 10 %

sugars:

fat: 10 %

saturated fat: 16 %

cholesterol: 20 %

vitamin a iu: 111 %

niacin equivalents: 66 %

vitamin b6: 38 %

vitamin c: 8 %

folate: 2 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 13 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 67 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Steve D.

12/16/2019

Very satisfying and easy to make.

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Lynne Johnson

01/03/2020

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Colleen Vaughn

12/14/2019

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Pam

12/18/2019

I liked the seasonings very much but while the sweet potatoes cooked to perfection the apples were mushy. I would recommend making sure you use a firm apple like Granny Smith or Pippin.

Brian James

05/01/2020

I forgot to get apple cider vinegar when I made this, but it was still delicious.

Donna

12/12/2019

Strong cumin taste. I will probably omit the garam masala next time. Apples & sweet potatoes were perfect.

Donna Corea

11/26/2020

I followed the recipe exactly. It tasted good but it was dry. There was no extra sauce to cook on the stovetop. Next time I make it I will use more apples.

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