Sweet and Smoky Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Butternut Squash

Updated at: Sun, 01 Oct 2023 18:20:41 GMT

Step 1

if making wild rice start that before the squash or pork.

Step 2

Toss squash with 1 1/2 teaspoons melted butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to air-fryer basket. Place basket in air fryer and set temperature to 350 degrees. Cook squash for 8 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking.

Step 3

Meanwhile, microwave 3 teaspoons molasses, paprika, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in now-empty bowl until fragrant, about 30 seconds, stirring halfway through microwaving. Pat pork dry with paper towels, add it to molasses mixture and toss to coat.

Step 4

Stir squash, then arrange tenderloin pieces on top. (tuck thinner tail end of tenderloin under itself as needed to create uniform pieces.) Return basket to air fryer and cook until pork registers 140 degrees, 16 to 21 minutes, flipping and rotating tenderloin pieces halfway through cooking. Transfer pork to large plate, tent with aluminum foil and let rest while finishing the squash.

Step 5

Whisk Lime zest and juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon molasses and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons melted butter together in a medium bowl. Add squash, pepitas and chives and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice port 1/2 thick and serve with squash and wild rice if you made the rice.

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