Pecan-Crusted Pork with Orange-Maple Glaze

By tjm01

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 lbs)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 4 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
• 1 cup pecan pieces, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 oranges (1 juiced, 1 cut in wedges)
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Trim pork, then cut into 1/2" slices. Flatten slices with palm of hand; season with salt & pepper.
Place 3 tablespoons syrup in dish; place pecans in second dish. In 12" skillet heat oil over medium heat. Coat pork in syrup then press in pecans. Place pork in skillet in single layer; top with remaining pecans and syrup from dish. Cook 3-4 minutes each side just until pink in center. Remove from skillet.
Stir orange juice, remaining 1 tablespoon syrup, cumin and cayenne into skillet. Cook uncovered 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour over pork. Serve with orange wedges.