Best Apricot Pork Tenderloin Recipes

APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread butter all over the pork tenderloin. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Combine garlic powder, apricot preserves, honey, and sherry in a separate bowl.
• Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the pork from the oven and brush with the apricot sauce. Return the pork to the oven. Continue roasting, basting occasionally with the remaining sauce, until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

APRICOT-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; rub over pork., Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over pork. Bake 10-17 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

APRICOT-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Rub pork with oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together jam and mustard. Cook over medium heat until jam melts, 3 to 4 minutes; remove from heat. Transfer half to a small bowl for brushing. Cover pan to keep remaining sauce warm.
• Remove pork from broiler; brush with reserved sauce. Continue broiling until pork is blackened in spots and registers 150 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 10 minutes more.
• Cover pork loosely with foil; let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with warm sauce.

APRICOT-STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/2-in. thickness. Remove wrap; sprinkle with cheese, apricots, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne., Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long end. Tie at 1-1/2- to 2-inch intervals with kitchen string; secure ends with toothpicks. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Brush tenderloin with butter. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

ROSEMARY-APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, salt and pepper; brush over pork., In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown pork in remaining oil on all sides. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; brush over pork. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with pan juices, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APRICOT MUSTARD GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Place a rack over a foil lined baking sheet. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle pork loin with salt and pepper.
• Reserve half of the glaze and spread the remaining over pork loin. Bake in preheated oven 50-60 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160°F
• Remove from oven and cover with foil for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with reserved glaze.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APRICOT MUSTARD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and line rack of a broiler pan with foil.
• Whisk together mustard and jam in a small bowl. Whisk together 1/3 cup mustard mixture with garlic in a large bowl.
• Pat pork dry, then sprinkle all over with teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Coat pork with 2 tablespoons mustard-garlic mixture, then arrange without crowding on broiler pan.
• Toss apricots and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper with remaining mustard-garlic mixture. Arrange apricots in 1 layer around pork (including space between tenderloins) and broil 5 to 6 inches from heat, turning pork over once, until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of each tenderloin registers 145°F and apricots are softened, about 15 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board (leave apricots on pan) and let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut pork crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and transfer to a platter. Spoon apricots over pork and serve remaining mustard-jam mixture on the side (sweeten with additional jam if desired).

APRICOT-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN FOR TWO

Steps:

• Place pork in a shallow pan. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; rub over pork., Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over pork. Bake 10-17 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN AND APRICOT-SERRANO SALSA

Steps:

• For the pork tenderloin: Mix the honey, balsamic vinegar, ancho chile and garlic together in a large resealable plastic bag. Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper. Place the tenderloin in the bag and squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing. Place the bag in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
• For the apricot-serrano salsa: In a bowl, combine the apricot, cilantro, lime juice, serrano and onion. Season the salsa with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• The key to grilling a pork tenderloin evenly is to roll it to each of its 4 sides while cooking. Grill the tenderloin on the first side for about 5 minutes (times vary per grill, so be careful not to over-char). Roll the tenderloin onto the next side and grill for another 5 minutes. Repeat on all 4 sides, 5 minutes per side, until an instant-read thermometer registers around 150 degrees F. Allow the tenderloin to rest on a platter for about 10 minutes before you slice it, to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve with the apricot-serrano salsa and enjoy!

APRICOT-MUSTARD GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Season tenderloin with salt and pepper.
• Stir together the preserves and mustard in a small bowl.
• Place pork over a medium-hot fire and grill for about 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, followed by a 3-minute rest time, brushing with mustard mixture in the last few minutes.

SLOW COOKER APRICOT GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Place baby carrots and onion slices in the bottom of slow cooker.
• Place your pork tenderloin on top of the carrots and onions and season with salt and pepper.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together stock, apricot preserves, mustard and thyme leaves.
• Pour glaze mixture over tenderloin.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until tender and cooked through.

APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRANBERRY BLACK-PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add pork and halved shallots to skillet. Brown pork on all sides, turning occasionally,6 to 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
• Brush pork in skillet with half the jam; drizzle 2 tablespoons broth over shallots. Transfer skillet to oven. Roast, turning shallots occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155 degrees, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Remove skillet from oven. Using tongs, transfer pork and shallots to a plate. Let pork rest (it will continue to cook; temperature should reach 160 degrees).
• Place skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining chopped shallots. Sprinkle with salt; add remaining jam and 6 tablespoons broth. Deglaze skillet, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon; add cranberries, vinegar, and pepper. Cook, stirring, until berries are juicy, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped thyme.
• Slice pork; divide among plates. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired. Serve with cranberry pan sauce and shallots.

ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APRICOT-MISO GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Coat large rimmed baking sheet with oil spray. Combine preserves, miso, vinegar, orange peel, and garlic in small pot over medium heat. Cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Reserve.
• Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Place on prepared baking sheet, tucking thin end under to ensure even cooking. Brush with 2 tablespoons apricot glaze; roast 12 to 15 minutes. Turn pork over with tongs and brush with 3 more tablespoons glaze. Continue to roast until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150°, 8 to 10 minutes longer.
• Transfer pork to cutting board, tent with foil, and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add chicken broth to remaining apricot glaze. Bring to simmer and cook until reduced to 2/3 cup sauce, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice pork crosswise into 1/2- to 3/4- inch-thick slices and arrange on platter. Spoon sauce over and serve.

JALAPENO-APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Combine the first six ingredients; rub over pork. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours., Place pork in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; spoon 1/4 cup over pork. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APRICOT-FENNEL RAGOUT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine mustards. Salt and pepper the pork; rub with mustards; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Pat coating. Set aside.
• Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Sear pork, turning, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan; set aside. Add remaining oil and butter to pan. Add shallots and fennel. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup stock; cook until liquid evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Return pork to pan; add apricots, 1/2 cup stock, and cognac. Roast in oven, stirring vegetables, until pork registers 160 degrees, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to a cutting board; place pan over medium-low heat. Add remaining stock and thyme; stir, loosening brown bits from bottom. Simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; slice pork. Serve with vegetables and sauce. Garnish with thyme.

TENDERLOIN OF PORK WITH APRICOT STUFFING

Steps:

• First of all make the stuffing mix. chop the onion garlic and apricots finely (i use a food processor for this).
• Add the breadcrumbs, melted butter, herbs,orange zest, egg and seasoning and mix well.
• Next open out the tenderloin. Make a cut down the center to within a cm of the of the thickness. Open it out and make more cuts working out towards the edges of the tenderloin. This will allow you to flatten the meat out fully.
• Then spread the stuffing mixture onto the pork. When it is covered, roll the joint firmly from one side and tie with string.
• To start cooking:.
• Heat the butter in an oven proof dish on top of the stove.
• Add the garlic and cook till well brown and then remove.
• Put the pork into the dish and brown all over.
• Put a lid on the dish and transfer to a pre-heated oven (170°C) and cook the pork for 88 minutes per kg.
• Remove the lid for the last 20 minutes to brown the joint.
• While the pork is cooking make the sauce.
• Put the water into a saucepan, add the jam and heat gently until the jam has melted.
• Add the curry powder and stir well.
• Serve with the pork and seasonal vegetables.

RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH DIJON-APRICOT MOP SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine rub ingredients.
• Using your hands or a spoon, rub mixture evenly over pork, set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees or preheat grill on medium-high.
• For mop sauce, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, swirling to coat.
• Saute onion for 2 to 3 minutes, or until translucent, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in remaining sauce ingredients.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• (You may wish to reserve 1/2 cup sauce to use as a dipping sauce for cooked pork.) Lightly spray a broiling pan and rack with vegetable oil spray.
• Put tenderloins on rack in pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Using a pastry brush or basting mop (a small dishwashing mop can be used, new and clean, of course), baste on all sides.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then baste again.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until pork is no longer pink in the center or registers 165 degrees on meat thermometer.
• Or grill tenderloins for 10 minutes per side (40 minutes total), then baste with mop sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until pork is cooked through.

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APRICOT BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• For BBQ Sauce: Warm fruit spread in saucepan on Medium heat 2-4 min, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat to Medium-Low, add wine, reduce to syrupy consistency; 8-10 minutes.
• stirring occasionally.
• Stir in BBQ sauce, simmer 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, puree until smooth.
• Coat clean grill with vegetable oil.
• Season both sides of meat with steak seasoning.
• Sear until meat has changed color 1/4 way up from bottom, about 2 minutes.
• Turn and sear the other side.
• Turn meat back over; reduce heat to Low.
• close lid.
• Grill until just before pork reaches 150 degrees.
• Lift lid and brush Sauce on all sides of meat.
• Grill until internal temperature reaches 150.
• Once sauce has been applied watch carefully.
• It will burn easily.
• Remove from grill, let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

APRICOT GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add pork, season lightly on one side, and sear about 2 minutes per side, until nearly cooked through.
• Add apricot preserves, tamari sauce and ginger and bring to a simmer.
• Simmer 5-10 minutes, until pork is cooked through and sauce reduces (if you like thicker sauce, remove pork once it is fully cooked to a covered dish and then keep cooking sauce, raising the temp a bit higher, until it has reduced to your liking, or add some cornstarch and cook till thick).

APRICOT-MUSTARD GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Season tenderloin with salt and pepper. Stir together the preserves and mustard in a small bowl. Place pork over a medium-hot fire and grill for about 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F, brushing with mustard mixture in the last few minutes.