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    Peppered Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Chili Pecan-Fruit Sauce

    Published: Sep 2, 2021 · Modified: Sep 27, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Break the monotony of boring weeknight dinners and serve up my Peppered Pork Tenderloin with a Sweet Chili Pecan Fruit sauce. Your family will be glad you did!

    slices of peppered pork loin topped with the sweet chili pecan fruit sauce on a white plate

    Dinner shouldn’t take you all night to make and shouldn’t cause you added stress. It’s a time to relax and celebrate the day by sharing a meal with your family and friends

    side view of slices of peppered pork loin topped with the sweet chili pecan fruit sauce on a white plate

    Not only is my Peppered Pork Tenderloin delicious, but it’s also easy to make and can be on your table in about 30 minutes. And my Sweet Chili-Pecan Fruit Sauce just adds another layer of deliciousness to this perfect pork loin recipe.

    What ingredients do I need to make Peppered Pork Tenderloin?

    ingredients to make peppered pork loin with a sweet chili pecan fruit sauce

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my Peppered Pork Tenderloin with a Sweet Chili Pecan Fruit Sauce. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    How do I make a sweet chili pecan fruit sauce?

    four images showing how to begin making the pecan and fruit sauce
    • Toast pecans in a hot saute pan and set aside. (don’t let them burn). You can also do this in a 350 degree oven for 5-7 minutes.
    • In a small saucepan over medium heat add butter and allow to melt.
    • Add pineapple and cook for 1 -2 minutes.
    four images showing how to finish the sweet chili pecan fruit sauce
    • Add the cranberries, tangerine segments, zest and sweet chili sauce to the pan with the pineapple. Bring the mixture to a quick boil and remove from heat.
    • Add in the pecans and mix well. Set aside until needed. (can be served at room temperature)

    How do I prepare the Peppered Pork Tenderloin?

    four images showing how to prepare the peppered pork tenderloin
    • Cut the pork tenderloin in half and season liberally with sea salt, black pepper and cajun seasoning and allow to sit for 5-10 minutes. (while you make the fruit sauce)
    • Lightly coat pork with flour
    • Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil as needed and place both pieces of pork into pan. Do not disturb them for 4-5 minutes
    • turn the pork over and allow other side to cook for about 4-5 minutes. Sear any ends that may not have gotten cooked.
    • Continue cooking the pork tenderloin in saute pan over medium-low heat (adding a little more oil as needed) or in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.

    *The internal temperature of the pork should be 165 degrees for well-done pork. If you prefer medium to medium-well pork, the internal temp should be 155 -160 degrees.

    one half of the peppered pork tenderloin sliced with the knife and other half  next to it.

    Let the fully cooked pork tenderloins rest for 7-10 minutes before slicing to allow the juice to flow back into the meat.

    Slice the Peppered Pork Tenderloin and serve with the Sweet Chili Pecan Fruit Sauce.

    overhead view of slices of peppered pork loin topped with the sweet chili pecan fruit sauce  with a bowl fo the sauce on a white plate

    What is Fusion Style Cooking?

    Fusion-Style cooking borrows different components from ethnic cuisines and blends them together. This dish takes a typical American dish and adds in an Island/Asian component with sweet chili sauce and fruit.

    You have that tender, moist, flavorful pork tenderloin, well seasoned and seared, definitely American. Then add pineapple, tangerines and sweet chili sauce for the Island/Asian influence. Finishing with two All-American ingredients cranberries and pecans.

    overhead view of slices of peppered pork loin topped with the sweet chili pecan fruit sauce with a bowl fo the sauce on a white plate

    The end result of this fusion is an incredibly flavorful dish that takes about 30 minutes to prepare. I promise it will definitely impress your family and friends.

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    Peppered Pork Tenderloin with a Pecan-Chili Fruit Sauce

    Quick and easy to make my Peppered Pork Loin will bring smiles to your dinner table.  Take a break from weeknight monotony with this delicious dish!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Fusion
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 1366kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs pork tenderloin seasoned and cut half
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper cracked is better
    • 1 teaspoon cajun seasonings or paprika if you don’t like heat
    • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour gluten free flour can be substituted
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • ½ cup diced pineapple
    • ½ cup cranberries
    • 1 small tangerine peel and use segments
    • 1 teaspoon tangerine zest
    • ½ cup pecans toasted in skillet or oven
    • 1 cup sweet chili sauce more if you like
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro or parsley
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    Instructions

    • cut pork tenderloin in half and season liberally with sea salt, black pepper and cajun seasoning. Set aside until needed.
    • toast pecans in a hot saute pan and set aside
    • in a small saucepan over medium heat add butter and allow to melt.
    • add pineapple and cook for 1 -2 minutes.
    • add cranberries, tangerine segments, zest and sweet chili sauce. Bring to quick boil and remove from heat.
    • Add in Pecans, mix well. Set aside until needed. (can be cold or at room temperature)
    • lightly coat pork with flour.
    • Heat a large saute pan over medium heat, add olive oil as needed and place both pieces of pork into pan. Do not disturb them for 4-5 minutes
    • turn pork over and allow other side to cook for about 4-5 minutes. Sear any ends that may not have gotten cooked.
    • Continue cooking pork tenderloin in saute pan over medium low heat (adding a little more oil as needed) or in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
    • The internal temperature of the pork should be 165 degrees or less if you like medium well pork.
    • Slice into medallions after allowing the pork to rest for 10 minutes, or serve whole with the fruit sauce and your favorite side dishes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1366kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 190g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 597mg | Sodium: 1692mg | Potassium: 3701mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 9mg
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    Comments

    1. Erin

      October 31, 2022 at 9:09 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t have tangerine, so used mandarin oranges instead, and put it all over a center cut pork loin roast with great results. I could see where peaches would also be great in this recipe. Family loved it!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        October 31, 2022 at 9:47 pm

        peaches would be an excellent change up to this recipe, I’m happy to hear you adjusted the recipe to what you had on hand! Great job!

        Reply
    2. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      September 08, 2021 at 4:55 am

      5 stars
      This was insanely, incredibly delicous. Sooo yummy!

      Reply
    3. Linda

      September 08, 2021 at 12:22 am

      5 stars
      You got me at pecan chili sauce and it went so well with this pork loin!

      Reply
    4. Annie

      September 07, 2021 at 4:26 am

      5 stars
      My family loved this! It was great and flavors were amazing.

      Reply
    5. Addie

      September 06, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      The best sweet and savory flavors!

      Reply
    6. Pam Greer

      September 06, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      Once again! Another restaurant quality recipe!

      Reply
    7. Agnieszka

      September 06, 2021 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      This pork tenderloin looks amazing! Saving it for my next Sunday dinner!

      Reply
    8. Lara

      September 06, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      I would have never imagined how delicious this flavor combination would be! The whole family loved it and I will definitely be making this again sometime soon!

      Reply
    9. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/

      September 06, 2021 at 3:34 am

      5 stars
      This is a meal to repeat often! Delicious!

      Reply
    10. Andréa Janssen

      September 06, 2021 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious combination. My family loved it!

      Reply
    11. Jean

      September 05, 2021 at 11:52 pm

      5 stars
      Pairing it with rice is a great meal for us. We love sweet chili flavor dishes.

      Reply
    12. Jennifer Banz

      February 10, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Your recipes are always so creative and delicious! I love the combo of the sweet fruit sauce with the pork loin.

      Reply
    13. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life

      February 09, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      What a delicious looking recipe! My husband and I both really enjoy a good pork loin but never know what to top it with. We’ll definitely have to give this fiery, sweet sauce a try!

      Reply
    14. Danielle

      February 09, 2020 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      That would totally make a delicious dinner and not just tonight. Fantastic option to treat someone special and the one I would really enjoy!

      Reply
    15. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli

      February 09, 2020 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      This peppered pork loin would be my husband’s favorite. To make and to eat. He loves to fuse and blend cultures and this dish full of flavors is right up his alley. That sauce,, wow!

      Reply
    16. Elaine

      February 09, 2020 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      I need to start with the sauce because chili fruit sauce is simply the best. I have used it with so many of my favorte mains, and it never disappointed. And that pork loin is mouthwatering. It is amazing where the combination of different flavors can take us taste-wise!

      Reply
    17. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

      February 07, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      Oh what a delicious looking recipe! I’m loving all of those flavors of pecans and citrus! We’re having a snowstorm here right now but this would definitely make it feel like summer with all of those bright flavors!

      Reply
    18. Tammy

      February 07, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      Dennis my mouth is watering just looking at this beautiful pork loin. I really love the combination of flavors here and the sweet crunchiness of the pecans is a perfect finishing touch for this meal. I wish I could have it right now!

      Reply
    19. Anna

      February 07, 2020 at 6:41 am

      5 stars
      Wow Dennis, this looks amazing! I just love all of the flavours and ingredients you’ve used to make this dish, especially that pecan & chilli sauce! Sounds and looks so tasty!

      Reply
    20. Aleta

      February 06, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      5 stars
      A sweet sauce loaded with pecans for pork tenderloin? I am SO intrigued! I love that this whole dish can be ready in 30 minutes, can’t wait to try it out on my husband!

      Reply
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