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
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
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 4 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
Combine salt, coriander, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the pork.
- 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 on each side. I aim for 130º F.
- 3
Remove pork from pan to a platter or individual plates; tent with foil to keep warm.
- 4
Add the oil in the same pan; swirl to coat. Add apple slices, shallots, and salt. Saute for until apples are quite brown.
- 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
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.