Cocoa and Chili Spiced Pork with Cherry Sauce

Name: Cocoa and Chili Spiced Pork with Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Pork Tenderloin; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; ⅔ cups Brown Sugar; 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Paprika; 1 teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Onion, Diced; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 3/4 cups Dried Cherries; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary

Servings: persons

2 pounds Pork Tenderloin
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
⅔ cups Brown Sugar
1/4 cups Cocoa Powder
1/2 teaspoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Espresso Powder
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 cups Onion, Diced
1 cup Chicken Broth
3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3/4 cups Dried Cherries
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary

1
Preheat oven to 400 F. Spray a shallow baking dish (one thats big enough for the pork loin) and set aside.
2
Rub tenderloin with olive oil.
3
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cocoa, paprika, chili powder, salt and espresso powder.
4
Rub spice mixture into pork.
5
Put it into the prepared dish.
6
Bake in heated oven for 45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 145 F. Towards the end of the cook time, start your sauce.
7
For the sauce, heat oil in a skillet.
8
Add onions and cook until they become soft.
9
Add broth, vinegar, cherries, salt and rosemary.
10
Cook on medium low until sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
11
Pour over pork right before serving.

943

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Pork Tenderloin, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, ⅔ cups Brown Sugar, 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder, and more.

Yes, Cocoa and Chili Spiced Pork with Cherry Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!