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Pork Tenderloin with Apple Sauce

A delicious homemade pork tenderloin with apple sauce recipe.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup apple cider or chicken broth

Method
 

  1. Sear. Season pork tenderloin with garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Sear the tenderloin on all sides, about 2 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms.
  2. Roast. Transfer the skillet to a 400F oven. Roast for 18 to 22 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145F. Remove and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  3. Sauce. While the pork rests, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the apples are soft. Add apple cider and simmer 2 minutes until saucy.
  4. Serve. Slice the pork into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Spoon the warm apple sauce over the top.

Notes

Pull the pork at 145F. It will rise 5 degrees while resting and stay perfectly juicy. Resting is non-negotiable. 10 minutes minimum. This keeps the juices inside the meat. Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. They hold their shape when cooked.