Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples

I am always on the lookout for pork recipes, so I was excited to see a spiced pork tenderloin with sautéed apples recipe in the Cooking Light–October 2010 issue. I loved how easy this pork tenderloin recipe was to prepare and how delicious it was. My kids especially liked the sweet apples, while I loved the flavorful and tender pork. We all enjoyed this easy pork and apples recipe, and we thought it paired nicely with butternut squash ravioli and roasted broccoli.

Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground coriander
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut crosswise into 12 pieces
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups Gala apples, thinly sliced
• 1 small shallot, sliced
• ½ cup of apple cider
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

How to Make Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Apples

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Combine the salt, coriander, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over pork slices.

Add the pork to the pan when it’s hot and cook for 5 minutes on all sides, or until the desired degree of doneness.

Remove the pork from the skillet to a plate with a foil tent.

Melt butter in the pan; swirl to coat. Add the apple slices, shallots, and a pinch of salt; sauté for 4 minutes, or until the apple starts to brown.

Add apple cider to the large skillet, and cook for 2 minutes, or until the apple is crisp-tender.

Stir in the thyme leaves and taste the sauce. Re-season with salt and pepper if desired.

Serve the pork slices drizzled with the apple slices and sauce.