Go Back
–+ servings
slices of peppered pork loin topped with the sweet chili pecan fruit sauce on a white plate
Print Recipe
4.91 from 33 votes

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 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
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
US Customary - Metric

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