Oh. Em. Gee.
This was an amazing dinner! Keith and I agreed that it's one of the best meals we've had at home. Granted, we love food and all kinds of flavors, so our 'best meals' category is pretty big. Anyway, I really encourage you to make this dish! The recipes comes from Better Homes & Gardens, but I made a few adjustments. It is SO tasty and easy to make!
Pecan-Crusted Pork with Orange-Maple Glaze
Ingredients:
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
4-5 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1 cup pecan pieces, finely chopped
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 oranges (1 juiced and 1 sliced)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Recommended side dish: steamed green beans. I bought a bag of fresh beans in the produce section and steamed them in the bag in the microwave.
Preheat oven to 375. Coat baking dish with cooking spray.
Trim pork, then cut into 1/2-inch slices. Flatten slices with palm of hand; season pork with salt and pepper.
Place 3 tablespoons of the syrup in a shallow dish; place pecans in a second shallow dish. In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium heat. Coat pork in syrup, then press in pecans. Place pork in skillet in single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Place in baking dish. With a slotted spoon, remove any pecan pieces in skillet; spoon over pork. Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes until pork is cooked through.
Meanwhile, stir orange juice, the remaining 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, cumin, and cayenne into skillet. Cook stirring occasionally with a whisk, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. It will thicken up more after allowing to cool. Pour over pork. Serve with orange wedges.
You will love this dish! Let me know if you try it. I'm linking up to Tasty Tuesdays at 33 Shades of Green. Click over there to check out other delicious recipes!
Oh, and I have to mention a new gadget I tried:
It's nothing revolutionary, but I had never used a nut grinder mill. I am now addicted! There are other chopping gadgets I have that are lame, but this is very handy. If you cook with pecans as much as I do, this is a must-buy!
4 responses. Leave a Comment!:
That looks like a must-try!! Pecan-crusted anything is good, but this looks outstanding!
This looks awesome! I want one of the mini food prep processor to chop all my nuts and herbs. I'm definitely putting it on my Christmas wish list. :)
Hi Kendall, this looks delicious and I think I am going to try it tonight! I was wondering if the leftovers are good reheated?? Thanks!
so easy and looks awesome thank!!
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