Honey Pecan Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Applesauce

Prep Time 45-50 min. | Medium
Thaw in refrigerator.

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spray foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Massage pork tenderloin in sealed bag to coat. Use tongs to place tenderloin on the sheet and discard marinade.
3. Bake uncovered on lower rack for 15-20 min.
4. Meanwhile, in saucepan over med. high heat, add cranberry applesauce and a pinch of kosher salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, simmer 20-25 min.
5. Into crumb mixture, add 1/4 tsp. kosher salt and 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil. Massage to combine.
6. Remove tenderloin from oven and carefully pack crumb mixture on top. Bake an additional 10-15 min. (internal temp. 145°F).
7. Meanwhile, in a small saute pan over med. heat, toast pecan pieces for 2-3 min. until golden brown. Let tenderloin rest 5-10 min. before cutting in 1/2 inch slices.
8. Remove bay leaf from sauce. Serve topped with toasted pecans and cranberry applesauce on the side.
   *Tenderloin can be safely served lightly pink in the center.

Prep Time 45-50 min. | Large
Thaw in refrigerator.

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Spray foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Massage pork tenderloins in sealed bag to coat. Use tongs to place tenderloins on the sheet and discard marinade.
3. Bake uncovered on lower rack for 15-20 min.
4. Meanwhile, in saucepan over med. high heat, add cranberry applesauce and 1/8 tsp. kosher salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, simmer 20-25 min.
5. Into crumb mixture, add 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Massage to combine.
6. Remove tenderloins from oven and carefully pack crumb mixture on top. Bake an additional 10-15 min. (internal temp. 145°F).
7. Meanwhile, in a small saute pan over med. heat, toast pecan pieces for 2-3 min. until golden brown. Let tenderloins rest 5-10 min. before cutting in 1/2 inch slices.
8. Remove bay leaves from sauce. Serve topped with toasted pecans and cranberry applesauce on the side.
   *Tenderloin can be safely served lightly pink in the center.

FOOD SAFETY ALERT – CAUTION: This meal may contain raw ingredients that cannot be eaten prior to thorough cooking. Store in freezer until ready to thaw or prepare.

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