Orange Pork Tenderloin Recipe

By Jake57

Dining with flair can be fuss-free when pork tenderloin is the featured fare. Family and friends will be impressed with these tender pork slices served with a succulent orange sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 1 cup orange juice, divided
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 . Place pork slices in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine butter, thyme and cayenne; spread over pork. Pour 3/4 cup orange juice over meat. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, basting occasionally.
• 2 . Remove pork and keep warm. Pour pan drippings into a measuring cup; add enough remaining orange juice to measure 3/4 cup. Pour into a saucepan. Stir in flour and sugar until smooth.
• 3 . Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork. Yield: 3-4 servings.

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.
Place pork slices in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine butter, thyme and cayenne; spread over pork. Pour 3/4 cup orange juice over meat. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, basting occasionally.

2.
Remove pork and keep warm. Pour pan drippings into a measuring cup; add enough remaining orange juice to measure 3/4 cup. Pour into a saucepan. Stir in flour and sugar until smooth.

3.
Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.
Yield: 3-4 servings.