Sunkist Smiles

Easy to peel Sunkist Smiles mandarins are flat-round, with a deep orange, smooth glossy skin. They are sweet, juicy and make an excellent treat for lunches, snacks and recipes. Sunkist Smiles mandarins are available mid-October through April. One serving provides more than the recommended daily value of Vitamin C.
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From Our Family to Yours

With thousands of grower members in California and Arizona, the Sunkist cooperative reflects the values and legacy of its 120-year history: multi-generational family farmers committed to growing the highest quality citrus, being responsible stewards of their land and dedicating themselves to innovation.
Recipe Inspiration
Sunkist Mandarin Chinese Pork Loin Recipe

YEILD: 4 Servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 Sunkist mandarins*, juice and zest
- 1 Tbsp. five spice powder
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 lbs. pork tenderloin (2 1-1.5 lb. pieces)
- 3 mandarins*, halved
- 4 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 4 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. Chinese chili sauce, or to taste
*Use Sunkist tangerines, mandarins, or tangelos
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Coat large shallow roasting dish with cooking spray and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In large bowl, combine mandarin zest and juice, five spice powder, soy sauce and garlic. Place tenderloins in bowl and coat well with sauce.
- Combine hoisin sauce, honey and chili sauce in small bowl and set aside.
- Place coated tenderloins in roasting dish with mandarin halves. Roast for 10 minutes.
- With brush or spoon, coat tenderloins with hoisin-honey sauce and roast for an additional 20-30 minutes, basting pork and mandarins with pan juices. Pork is cooked when meat thermometer reads 160-165°F.
- Remove pork from oven, let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing on the diagonal to serve with mandarin halves and pan sauce.

