Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Savory Dishes

Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin

40 min6 servingsSource: Emily's Fresh Kitchen

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

40 min

A sophisticated entree featuring juicy pork tenderloins coated in a savory pecan crust with Dijon mustard and maple syrup undertones.

  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves and pieces
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove silver skin from tenderloins and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Process pecans in a food processor until they reach a coarse meal consistency. Mix pecan meal with sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl, then spread onto parchment-lined sheet pan.

  3. 3

    Combine Dijon mustard and maple syrup in a small bowl. Coat tenderloins with the mustard mixture using a spatula, covering all sides.

  4. 4

    Roll coated tenderloins in the pecan mixture until evenly covered. Pat additional pecan meal onto any bare spots.

  5. 5

    Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  6. 6

    Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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