A Nordic pork dish built on whole ingredients.

Servings: 4
Active time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h

Organic sourcing

Pork tenderloin quality benefits but organic has modest impact. Lingonberries, if sourced, benefit from organic as berries absorb pesticides like those on the Dirty Dozen.

Ingredients

• 600 g pork tenderloin
• 1 cup rye breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup lingonberries
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
2. Pat the pork tenderloin dry and season it with sea salt and black pepper.
3. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, mix rye breadcrumbs with fresh thyme.
4. Dip the pork into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with the rye breadcrumb mixture.
5. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides for about 5 minutes until browned.
6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the pork is cooked through and juices run clear.
7. Meanwhile, combine lingonberries, honey, and water in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
8. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with lingonberry sauce on the side.

Notes

• If you can't find lingonberries, cranberry or red currant can be substitutes.
• Pork can be prepared ahead and refrigerated; reheat before serving.

Source

Paraphrased from the culinary canon by Organic.is editors, 2026. Classic Nordic recipe. If you'd like a specific source for further reading, ask Tinni (bottom-right) for a book recommendation.