Beer-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Red Cabbage

Succulent pork tenderloin marinated in lager beer and soy sauce, served with braised red cabbage and apple. This flavorful dish combines tender meat with a sweet-tangy cabbage side dish.

4 servings
5 hr

Ingredients

  • 2 whole pork tenderloins
  • ¼ cup lager
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ medium red cabbage
  • 1 whole apple
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • to taste Kosher salt
  • to taste freshly ground pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place pork in a large resealable plastic bag. Whisk lager, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a small bowl; pour into bag with pork and seal. Chill, turning occasionally, for at least 4 and up to 24 hours.

    240 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade, allowing any excess to drip off (reserve marinade). Cook pork, turning, until browned on all sides, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer skillet to oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork registers 140°F, 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let rest for at least 10 minutes. Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until slightly thickened, 5-8 minutes.

    25 min

  4. 4.

    Meanwhile, melt butter in another large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage, apple, bay leaves, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until cabbage is softened, 15-20 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar and toss to combine.

    20 min

  5. 5.

    Slice pork and serve with cabbage mixture and sauce.

    5 min

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