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Pepper Jelly Pork

Pepper Jelly Pork

Cost $12, save $10

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  • 45 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt

  • Meat

    • 1 pork tenderloin

  • Other

    • ¼ cup hot pepper jelly
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

2

Whisk chili powder, black pepper, ground cumin, and salt together in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture onto all sides of pork tenderloin. Place tenderloin in a shallow roasting pan.

3

Roast tenderloin in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 150 degrees F (65 degrees C).

4

Stir pepper jelly and balsamic vinegar together in a saucepan over low heat until jelly is completely melted, 1 to 2 minutes.

5

Brush pepper jelly mixture over pork tenderloin and continue to bake tenderloin until jelly coating is hot, about 5 minutes more. Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

161

Calories

  • 18
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 3
    Fats

💡 Ensure the pork tenderloin rests before slicing to retain its juices.Serve with a cucumber-red onion salad for a refreshing side.Soft polenta or cornbread pairs well with the sweet and spicy flavor of this dish.