This pork tenderloin recipe combines the tangy sweetness of pepper jelly with the creamy richness of gorgonzola cheese for a flavor-packed dish. The tenderloin is seasoned with a blend of spices, seared to perfection, and then glazed with a spicy pepper jelly. Once cooked, it is topped with crumbled gorgonzola cheese for an extra burst of flavor. Serve this impressive dish at your next dinner party or enjoy it as a special weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pepper jelly
- 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Season the pork tenderloin with the spice mixture, rubbing it all over the meat.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork tenderloin to the skillet and sear it on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast the tenderloin for 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- While the pork is roasting, heat the pepper jelly in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Once the tenderloin is done cooking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Brush the melted pepper jelly over the top of the tenderloin, using a pastry brush to evenly coat it.
- Sprinkle the crumbled gorgonzola cheese over the glazed pork tenderloin.
- Slice the tenderloin into medallions and serve immediately, drizzling any extra glaze over the top.
