Pork with Apple-Fennel Compote
Recipe from Family Circle

Pork and apples are a natural combination, and adding fresh fennel provides a welcoming licorice flavor. Cumin, along with a touch of cayenne, cloves, and cinnamon, maintain the warm, spicy notes.


Pork with Apple-Fennel Compote

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 1 min
Related Categories: Apples, Dairy Free, Dinner, Fennel, Low Calorie, Low Calorie Dinners, Low Calorie Dinners, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Fat Dinners, Pork, Pork Tenderloin, Roast Pork Tenderloin
 
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Ingredients
Pork with Apple-Fennel Compote:
  • 2  teaspoons
    cumin
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    cayenne pepper
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  • 1  pound
    pork tenderloin
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vegetable oil
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  • 1/3  cup
    cider vinegar
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  • 1/3  cup
    packed light-brown sugar
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    ground cloves
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    cinnamon
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  • 1/2 
    fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved for garnish
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  • 1/2 
    sweet onion, thinly sliced
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  • 2 
    apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
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  • 2 
    garlic cloves, minced
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Spinach:
  • 1-1/2  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 2 
    garlic cloves, minced
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  • 2  teaspoons
    caraway seeds
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  • 18  ounces
    fresh spinach
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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Directions

Pork:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. Combine 1 teaspoon each of the cumin, salt, and cayenne. Trim pork and pat dry with paper towels, coat with vegetable oil, and rub with spices. Place pork on prepared baking sheet. Roast at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until internal temperature registers 145 degrees. Let rest 5 minutes.

Compote:
In a large saute pan, combine vinegar, brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon, and remaining 1 teaspoon cumin on medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Add fennel, onion, apples, and garlic; cook 15 to 20 minutes or until apples have softened.

Spinach:
Meanwhile, make spinach. In another large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and caraway seeds; cook 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt.
Nutrition information
Calories 381, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 gm, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 725 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 28 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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