Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Molasses Mustard Glaze

Ingredients:

• 2 pork tenderloins (about 2 lbs. total)

• 2 tbsp ground coffee (dark roast works best)

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 tbsp kosher salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Molasses Mustard Glaze:

• ¼ cup molasses

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• Pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Mix coffee, brown sugar, paprika, garlic, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub evenly over pork.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear pork on all sides until browned (about 2–3 min per side).

4. Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 18–22 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 145°F.

5. Meanwhile, whisk glaze ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer 3–5 min until thickened.

6. Rest pork 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with glaze before serving.

   

Side: Cheddar Chive Biscuits

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives

• ¾ cup cold buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture looks crumbly.

4. Stir in cheese and chives. Add buttermilk and mix until just combined (don’t overmix).

5. Drop Spoonfuls onto parchment-lined sheet or use a biscuit cutter.

6. Bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.

   

Side: Apple & Fennel Slaw

Ingredients:

• 2 Honeycrisp or Fuji apples, julienned

• 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced (save fronds for garnish)

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

• ½ small head green cabbage, shredded

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp honey

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, toss apple, fennel, onion, and cabbage.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk mayo, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour dressing over slaw, toss well, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Drink: Spiced Apple Sweet Tea

Ingredients:

• 4 black tea bags

• 4 cups boiling water

• 4 cups cold apple cider

• ¼ cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 3 whole cloves

• Ice & apple slices for garnish

Instructions:

1. Steep tea bags in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove bags.

2. In a saucepan, heat apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Simmer 5 minutes.

3. Strain and let cool slightly.

4. Combine spiced cider with brewed tea. Chill.

5. Serve over ice with apple slices.