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Peppered Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Chili Pecan-Fruit Sauce

Published: Sep 2, 2021 · Modified: Aug 9, 2023 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
Table of Contents:
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  • What ingredients do I need to make Peppered Pork Tenderloin?
  • How do I make a sweet chili pecan fruit sauce?
  • How do I prepare the Peppered Pork Tenderloin?
  • What is Fusion Style Cooking?
  • More Pork Recipes You’ll Love!
  • Recipe: Peppered Pork Tenderloin with a Pecan-Chili Fruit Sauce

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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.

More Pork Recipes You’ll Love!

  • Oven Roasted Rack of Pork
  • Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
  • Coffee Dry Rub Pork Chops
  • Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin

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

Peppered Pork Tenderloin with a Pecan-Chili Fruit Sauce

Chef Dennis Littley
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!
4.91 from 33 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 1366 kcal

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

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: 1366kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 190gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 597mgSodium: 1692mgPotassium: 3701mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 517IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 9mg
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  1. Helene says

    September 05, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    Although I had a light dinner earlier, I think I am hungry again! That looks absolutely gorgeous and I bet it’s also delicious. I love this chili but fruity sauce combination.

    Reply
  2. Elaine says

    September 05, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    I have a pork loin sitting in my freezer right now! Pork is my favorite meat, and luckily my husband loves it too. We will be giving this recipe a try in the very near future!

    Reply
  3. Tonya Tardiff says

    September 05, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    Potk loin has been my favorite recently, and the sauce sounds divine! Can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
  4. Christa says

    September 05, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    The flavor combination of the pecan fruit sauce looks incredible! And I love that the recipe can be made quickly. I hate sacrificing a good meal during a busy weeknight.

    Reply
  5. Wendy says

    September 05, 2018 at 2:07 am

    5 stars
    That definitely looks mouthwatering! Argh! I wanna cook it. I’m saving this for later.

    Reply
  6. Ria Parikh says

    September 04, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    Wow, this is an interesting combo of pork with fruits – didn’t think that they could be paired so beautifully together. Also, I am amazed at how time efficient this recipe is.

    Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    September 04, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    5 stars
    I have a pork loin in the freezer I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with, and now I know! Pineapple is my favorite fruit so I’ll eat almost anything with that on it.

    Reply
  8. April Marquardt says

    September 04, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so darn delicious! I need to make this for my family as soon as possible. They would love it!

    Reply
  9. Jessica Hughes says

    September 04, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    I love a good pork loin but sometimes I get bored with the recipes I use. This would definitely shake things up, the pecan chili fruit sauce is such a unique blend of ingredients but it sure does look amazing.

    Reply
  10. Kristine Nicole Alessandra says

    September 04, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    5 stars
    This looks easy to prepare! The sauce is something I haven’t tried before and it does sound like a perfect compliment to the pork loin. I am adding this to our menu plan next week. I am positive this is going to be another family favorite.

    Reply
  11. Kate Loves Travel says

    September 04, 2018 at 3:22 pm

    Wow, this sounds really tasty… and easy to make too! I like the idea of pork with fruit…

    Reply
  12. lau says

    September 04, 2018 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    this post made me hungry lol! I still have to think about what to cook for tomorrow’s lunch at work

    Reply
  13. GiGi Eats says

    September 04, 2018 at 10:35 am

    5 stars
    What an interesting combo!! I always thought it weird that pork pairs so well with fruit, but I mean… Because I see so many recipes for it, I guess it’s good!!

    Reply
  14. JC Marc says

    December 04, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    You are a lifesaver, Chef Dennis. I am always looking for quick and delicious this time of year. And, I am making this for my family this weekend, and maybe one or two more times before the holiday season ends. Thank you so much for sharing such an elegant, yet simple dish.

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      December 05, 2015 at 8:22 am

      It was really easy to make and can easily be adapted to other ingredients! Have fun with the recipe and enjoy my friend!

      Reply
  15. Cher says

    December 03, 2015 at 7:31 am

    I have this one printed and ready to try out! This would go over very well in our house – I am always looking for new ways to change up tenderloin and this looks like it would hit the spot. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      December 04, 2015 at 7:28 am

      I hope you like it as much as we did Cher!

      Reply
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