Meal Kit

Lemon-Poppy Seed Pork Tenderloin

With Apple-Brussels Sprout Hash and Cider Gastrique

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 6 days

  • Under %{max_calories} calories
    Under 35g carbs
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Lean pork tenderloin with a lemon and poppy seed crust is accompanied by a warming hash of apples and Brussels sprouts that's sure to comfort you on a chilly winter's night. You'll even learn how to make a gastrique, a fancy French sauce with which you can impress your friends.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 14 oz. Pork Tenderloin
  • 8 oz. Brussels Sprouts
  • 4 fl. oz. Apple Cider
  • 1 Red Delicious Apple
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 Shallot
  • 1 fl. oz. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ oz. Dijon Mustard
  • 1½ Tbsp. Poppy Seeds
  • 4 Parsley Sprigs
  • ⅓ oz. Light Brown Sugar

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    420
  • Carbohydrates
    40g
  • Net Carbs
    33g
  • Fat
    8g
  • Protein
    47g
  • Sodium
    310mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Medium Pan

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil or use a nonstick baking sheet. Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry. Zest and halve lemon. Mince zest. Trim and quarter Brussels sprouts. Peel and mince shallot. Halve, core, and cut apple into 1/2" dice. Stem and mince parsley. Rinse pork tenderloin, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper. No zester? No problem. Use your vegetable peeler to remove strips of zest.

  2. 2

    Sear the Pork Tenderloin.

    Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add pork tenderloin to the pan and cook 4 minutes on each side until well browned. Transfer to prepared baking sheet to finish cooking. Wipe out pan.

  3. 3

    Crust the Tenderloin

    Combine poppy seeds and minced lemon zest in a bowl. Spread Dijon mustard evenly over entire pork tenderloin. This will act as glue for crust. Coat pork with lemon-poppyseed mixture and roast 15-18 minutes, or until tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees. Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing. Resting meat allows juices to redistribute themselves and settle within the meat, making for a juicer roast.

  4. 4

    Make Brussels Sprout-Apple Hash.

    Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in same medium pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and quartered Brussels sprouts. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add diced apples and 2 Tbsp. water. Cook 4 minutes or until apples begin to soften and sprouts are tender. Add chopped parsley and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Squeeze in juice from half of lemon, transfer hash to plate, and set aside. Wipe out pan and return to stove.

  5. 5

    Make the Cider Gastrique

    In same pan over medium-high heat, add brown sugar and 2 tsp. water. Simmer 2-3 minutes or until sugar dissolves and most of water evaporates. Carefully add cider vinegar and swirl to combine. Mixture may bubble and boil strongly for a few seconds. This is normal and will settle down quickly. Simmer and reduce by half, about 4 more minutes. Add apple cider and simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Slice rested pork tenderloin into 1/4" rounds. Lean against Brussels sprout-apple hash and spoon the cider gastrique onto plate. Squeeze juice from remaining lemon, if desired.

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