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Pork tenderloin and apples garnished with thyme.
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Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions

Pork tenderloin with apples is a perfect autumn meal with tender slices of pork, warm buttery apples, and caramelized onions, all made in one pan.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion, sliced ¼ inch thick, cut into half moons
  • 2 large apples, cored and sliced ⅛ inch thick (peeled or unpeeled)
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pork tenderloin (approx. 1.5 pounds)
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion slices. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large onion, sliced ¼ inch thick, cut into half moons
  • Add apples; cook 10 to 15 minutes more or until apple and onion slices are tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt.
    2 large apples, cored and sliced ⅛ inch thick
  • Add vinegar and thyme to the skillet; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Remove apple mixture from skillet; cover to keep warm.
    ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Meanwhile, prepare pork. Cut meat crosswise into ½-inch thick slices. Sprinkle pork with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
    1 pork tenderloin
  • After removing apple mixture from skillet, heat oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; reduce heat to medium and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until just barely pink in the centers, turning once.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Remove pork from pan and allow meat to rest 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Serve pork tenderloin topped with sautéed apples and onions.

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Notes

  • Choosing apples: Look for a flavorful apple that holds its shape when cooked, like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, Braeburn or Sweet Tango, to name a few.
  • Recipe created in partnership with Better Homes and Gardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz. pork with apples | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 849mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

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