Spicy Peach Pork Tenderloin

I posted this recipe a few years back on Instagram and I'll tell you what - it's one of my favorites. Not only is it a show stopper for plating, but even my picky eaters love it. I always double my sauce - that's the best part. The sweet blend of fresh peaches with jalapeño - mmmmm - has my mouth watering. It's so, so good!

My hubby is all about having the right tools in the kitchen and I'm all about less dishes so I made this with my coated dutch oven which I've included a link for, but any oven safe dish will do. You can sear the pork in a pan and then transfer it to a dish for baking.

Don't forget to tag me on insta if you make it and tell me how you liked it! You can also pin this little cutie on your "YUMMY FOOD" board on Pinterest for future reference.

SPICY PEACH PORK TENDERLOIN

MARINADE

2-3 lbs pork tenderloin

3 cups warm water

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 TBL pure maple syrup

3 TBL kosher salt

JALEPENO SAUCE

1 TBL butter

1 TBL corn starch

1 large jalapeño, diced

1/2 cup peach preserves

1/2 cup sparkling apple juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate pork for 20-30 minutes (yes - only 30 minutes is needed. If left in the marinade for too long the marinade will start breaking down the pork to much which leads to a mushy mouthful)

2. Preheat oven to 400°.

3. Pat the pork dry and sprinkle liberally with ground pepper.

4. Heat a large dutch oven pot on medium high and add 1-2 TBL olive oil. Add the pork and sear on all sides. Cover with lid and place in the oven for about 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°.

5. While pork gets happy, combine all sauce ingredients in a sauce pan (you may want to double this - it's VERY tasty). Bring to a boil for 1 minute (or until it thickens).

6. Slice pork, top with sauce, fresh peaches and serve with seasonal veggies! ENJOY!