Best Exotic Pork Tenderloin Recipes

PERFECT PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• For the pork tenderloin: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Place the peppercorns in a resealable bag and crush them coarsely with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
• Mix together the salt, peppercorns, thyme, rosemary and crushed red pepper, if using, in a bowl. Season the pork with the seasoning mix.
• Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the pork and cook, turning as needed to brown the pork all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until cooked through (145 degrees F on a meat thermometer), 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil to rest.
• For the herby mustard cream sauce: Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium heat. Melt the butter, then add the garlic, thyme and rosemary and cook for a minute or two Sprinkle over the flour and cook, stirring, for an additional minute. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the cream thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in the whole-grain mustard and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
• Slice the pork and shingle it onto a platter. Spoon some of the sauce over the top and sprinkle over some chopped parsley. Transfer the remaining sauce to a sauceboat or serving bowl and serve alongside the pork.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH HONEY GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
• Mix Sauce ingredients together.
• Mix Rub ingredients then sprinkle over the pork.
• Heat oil in a large oven proof skillet (Note 3) over high heat. Add pork and sear until golden all over.
• When pork is almost seared, push to the side, add garlic and cook until golden.
• Pour sauce in. Turn pork once, then immediately transfer to the oven.
• Roast 15 - 18 minutes or until the internal temperature is 68C / 155F (Note 4).
• Remove pork onto plate, cover loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes.
• Place skillet with sauce on stove over medium high heat, simmer rapidly for 3 minutes until liquid reduces down to thin syrup.
• Remove from stove, put pork in and turn to coat in sauce.
• Cut pork into thick slices and serve with sauce!

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SEASONED RUB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• In separate bowl mix dry ingredients such as garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, thyme and salt. Stir mixture with a fork until all the ingredients are well combined and they form a seasoning. This will be used as a rub to ensure the pork is well seasoned throughout. Sprinkle the rub over the tenderloin with a dry hand, then rub the pork with the seasoning over both sides of the meat, pressing gently so the seasoning adheres well to the tenderloin.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat. Add the minced garlic and saute, stirring, for 1 minute. Put tenderloin in the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, searing each side using tongs to turn the meat. Transfer meat to a roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes. Slice and serve.

EXOTIC PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Brown tenderloin on all sides in a pan.
• Remove and place in oven proof dish.
• Add coconut milk ,tomato paste, paprika, salt and pepper to taste to pan, let simmer for 5 minute.
• Add green onions, red pepper and mushrooms, heat through.
• Pour mixture over pork tenderloin.
• Place in oven for 30-40 min @ 400°F.
• Slice tenderloin before serving.

STICKY BBQ-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Mix the paprika, brown sugar, garlic and onion powders, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Season the pork tenderloins liberally with the seasoning mixture.
• Pour 1/3 cup of the barbecue sauce into a small bowl for brushing on the seared pork and reserve the remaining 2/3 cup for serving.
• Add the olive oil to a skillet and place over medium heat. When the oil is hot, sear the pork until nicely browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the pork to the prepared baking sheet and brush with some of the barbecue sauce.
• Transfer to the oven and cook, brushing with the barbecue sauce and turning every 5 minutes, until the meat is sticky, charred and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Turn the oven to broil at 500 degrees F and broil until bubbly on top, 1 to 2 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve topped with the Grilled Pineapple-Pepper Relish and the reserved barbecue sauce on the side.
• Heat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
• Lightly brush the pineapple with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and add to the grill pan. Toss the jalapeños, poblanos and bell peppers with the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper and add to the grill pan. Grill the pineapple and peppers until slightly charred on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to a cutting board. Chop into small dice and add to a bowl. Add the cilantro, agave and lime zest and juice. Toss to combine.