Mandarin Pork and Wild Rice
Delight your taste buds with the bold flavors of Mandarin Pork and Wild Rice, a dish that combines tender, juicy pork tenderloin with a vibrant citrus glaze and hearty wild rice for the ultimate comfort meal. This recipe features a perfectly seared pork tenderloin, roasted with a savory-sweet glaze made from orange juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger. The addition of juicy mandarin orange segments and a garnish of scallions and parsley brings a fresh and zesty twist to every bite. Paired with a buttery wild rice blend for a wholesome and satisfying base, this dish is both elegant and easy to prepare, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s a delicious way to elevate your weeknight meals while keeping things simple and nutritious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork tenderloin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 Mandarin oranges (peeled and segmented)
- 2 Scallions (chopped for garnish)
- 1 cup Wild rice blend
- 2 cups Water or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper on all sides.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the glaze.
Pour the glaze over the pork in the skillet. Add the mandarin orange segments around the pork.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C). Baste the pork with the glaze every 10 minutes for extra flavor.
While the pork is roasting, prepare the wild rice. Rinse the wild rice under cold water before cooking.
In a medium saucepan, bring water or chicken broth to a boil. Add the wild rice, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Stir butter into the cooked wild rice for added richness.
Once the pork is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve the sliced pork over a bed of wild rice. Drizzle with any remaining glaze from the skillet.
Garnish with chopped scallions and fresh parsley before serving for a bright and fresh finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 341 mg | 114% | |
| Sodium | 4995 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.8 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.9 g | ||
| Protein | 144.7 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 3243 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
