Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

This recipe merges the fall flavors of apple with the rich taste of pork tenderloin.  A warm, tasty main dish for a chilly September night.

Apples and Pork are the Perfect Pair

Pork and apples are a classic combination, which some say originated because the acidity in apples helps to break down and digest fatty meats like pork. Whether that’s true or not, we can all agree that the flavor combination is delicious!

What type of apple goes with pork?

You can really use any apple that you like in pork recipes; however, we recommend a firm-flesh variety for this particular dish. The sturdier fruit will hold its shape during the cooking process, rather than breaking down and turning to mush. Good options include Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Braeburn apples.

How to make Spiced Apple Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon poultry seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 pork tenderloin (1 lb)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 medium tart apple (sliced)
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• ½ cup white wine or additional broth
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp thawed apple juice concentrate
• Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. First, mix the poultry seasoning, garlic salt, pepper, ground nutmeg, and salt.
2. Cut tenderloin crosswise into 8 slices: pound each with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle pork with seasoning mixture.
3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apple; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender. Remove from pan.
4. In same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown pork on both sides; remove from pan.
5. Add broth and wine to pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Mix cornstarch and apple juice concentrate until smooth; stir into broth mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
6. Return pork and apple to pan. Reduce heat to medium; cook, covered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, about 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
8. Sprinkle with parsley and serve!