Recipe: Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Cherry Sauce
Ingredients
- 1-2 pork tenderloins
- salt as needed
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- For the rub:
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle
- For the sauce:
- 1/3 cup cherry preserves
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- big pinch of oregano
Instructions
Step 1
To make the rub, combine 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder,1 tablespoon ancho chili powder,
1 teaspoon ground cumin,
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,
and 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle in a bowl.
Step 2
Salt the tenderloins, then coat them with the rub.
Step 3
Put 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, turn the heat to medium. Sear the tenderloins 1 minute per side. Remove and put is in a baking dish.
Step 4
Cook the tenderloins at 375F for 20-25 minutes in an oven.
Step 5
Add 1/3 cup cherry preserves, 1/3 cup white vinegar and a big pinch of oregano in a pot over medium heat. Whisk well. Bring it to a boil. Cook for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
Step 6
After the the tenderloins are done, slice it in 45 degree angle. Spoon over the sauce.
