Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Apples
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Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Apples

Spicy Pork Tenderloin with Apples is a delicious way to serve tender tenderloin. I usually scale the spice mix up to keep on hand for chops.

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

cinnamoncoriandernutmeg

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoonground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoonground nutmeg
  • 1 poundpork tenderloin (trimmed and cut into 12 pieces)
  • 2 tablespoonssalted butter

for the sauce

  • 1 tablespooncanola oil
  • 2 cupssliced tart apples (granny smith or braeburn work well)
  • 1/3 cupthinly sliced shallot
  • 1/8 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/4 cupapple cider
  • 1 teaspoonfresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine salt, coriander, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the pork.

  2. 2

    Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the pan. Add the pork to the pan. Cook on each side until you reach desired degree of doneness; 2 to 3 minutes on each side. I aim for 130º F.

  3. 3

    Remove pork from pan to a platter or individual plates; tent with foil to keep warm.

  4. 4

    Add the oil in the same pan; swirl to coat. Add apple slices, shallots, and salt. Saute for 5 minutes until apples are quite brown.

  5. 5

    Add apple cider and thyme to the pan and cook for two more minutes until apples are tender. Stir in meat juices right before serving.

  6. 6

    Serve apples and sauce over pork.

Chef's Notes

Serving Ideas : I love this dish with French style mashed potatoes or potatoes roasted with rosemary.

Nutrition (per serving)

259

Calories

24g

Protein

11g

Carbs

13g

Fat

2g

Fiber

474mg

Sodium