Roast Pork Tenderloin with Pears and Dried Apricots

Gluten Free
Health score
35%
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Pears and Dried Apricots
45 min.
6
668kcal

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Roast Pork Tenderloin with Pears and Dried Apricots: A Gluten-Free Delight!

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of our Roast Pork Tenderloin with Pears and Dried Apricots, a gluten-free recipe that promises to impress at any lunch or dinner gathering. This delectable dish, perfect as a main course or main dish, can be ready in just 45 minutes and serves six people. Each plate comes with a generous portion of tender, juicy pork, accompanied by the sweet and tangy medley of pears and dried apricots, all bathed in a rich, aromatic sauce.

With a caloric content of 668 kcal per serving, this recipe offers a well-balanced meal, providing 22.04% protein, 38.87% fat, and 39.09% carbohydrates. The unique blend of spices in Ras el Hanout, combined with the natural sweetness of the pears and apricots, creates a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate, making this dish an unforgettable culinary experience.

Prepare to elevate your cooking skills with this easy-to-follow recipe that requires minimal equipment and simple ingredients. Whether you're an experienced chef or a cooking enthusiast looking to experiment with new flavors, our Roast Pork Tenderloin with Pears and Dried Apricots is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So, why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a flavorful journey that will leave your family and friends longing for more!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups beef broth canned
  • cups apricot dried drained chopped
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  onion chopped
  •  pears cored ripe peeled cut into 6 wedges
  • pound pork tenderloin 
  • teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix 
  • ounces slivered almonds toasted
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • pot
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 teaspoons ras el hanout and stir 1 minute.
  3. Add pears and sauté until tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.
  4. Transfer pears to plate.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium heat.
  6. Add onion and apricots. Sauté until onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add broth and honey. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Return pears to pot.
  8. Remove from heat. (Sauce can be made 2 hours ahead.
  9. Let stand at room temperature.)
  10. Mix remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons ras el hanout in small bowl to blend. Rub mixture all over pork tenderloins.
  11. Transfer pork to roasting pan. Roast until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F, about 30 minutes.
  12. Transfer pork to cutting board.
  13. Let stand 10 minutes.
  14. Meanwhile, reheat sauce over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  15. Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Divide pork among 6 plates. Spoon sauce and pears over pork.
  16. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories668kcal
Protein22.04%
Fat38.87%
Carbs39.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.4
Glycemic Load
21.24
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
35.50043484439%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.52mg
Catechin
0.64mg
Epigallocatechin
1.36mg
Epicatechin
5.69mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.25mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.86mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:667.55kcal
33.38%
Fat:30.08g
46.27%
Saturated Fat:8.46g
52.89%
Carbohydrates:68.06g
22.69%
Net Carbohydrates:57.02g
20.74%
Sugar:50.86g
56.51%
Cholesterol:118.61mg
39.54%
Sodium:310.64mg
13.51%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.36g
76.72%
Vitamin B1:1.56mg
104.02%
Selenium:48.47µg
69.24%
Vitamin B6:1.33mg
66.66%
Vitamin B3:12.61mg
63.06%
Vitamin E:8.7mg
58%
Phosphorus:524.81mg
52.48%
Vitamin B2:0.83mg
48.75%
Fiber:11.03g
44.12%
Potassium:1493.13mg
42.66%
Vitamin A:1861.44IU
37.23%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.7%
Copper:0.62mg
31.08%
Magnesium:123.21mg
30.8%
Zinc:3.84mg
25.61%
Iron:4.32mg
23.99%
Vitamin K:21.11µg
20.1%
Vitamin B5:1.72mg
17.17%
Vitamin B12:0.84µg
14.07%
Calcium:129.39mg
12.94%
Vitamin C:8.27mg
10.02%
Folate:31.44µg
7.86%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
3.97%
Source:Epicurious