Cocoa Cherry Pork Recipe

Name: Cocoa Cherry Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper; 2 (1 1/4 pound) boneless pork tenderloins; kosher salt; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/3 cup cherry preserves; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1 pinch dried oregano

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
2 (1 1/4 pound) boneless pork tenderloins
kosher salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup cherry preserves
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 pinch dried oregano

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Whisk cocoa powder, ancho chile powder, cumin, black pepper, and chipotle pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
3
Generously season tenderloins with salt, then coat in the cocoa powder mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place tenderloins in the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook until browned on each side, about 4 minutes.
4
Transfer tenderloins to a baking dish; cook in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
5
Whisk cherry preserves, vinegar, and oregano in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over pork tenderloin and serve.

236

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cocoa Cherry Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Cocoa Cherry Pork

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