Apple Butter and Pork Tenderloin |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Another no-fail, great recipe from my best friend. Very tender, delicious and smells so delightful when cooking! A great company main dish - serve with my Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole. Prep. time does not include resting time. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 cups apple juice |
1/2 cup apple butter |
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
Directions:
1. Using an injection needle, inject apple juice into the the roast in multiple places. 2. Sprinkle with salt. 3. Place tenderloin in a 11x7-inch baking dish. 4. Add remaining apple juice and let stand 30 minutes or chill 2 hours. 5. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes. 6. Drain. 7. Stir together apple butter and remaining 4 ingredients. 8. Spread or brush over roast. 9. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees. 10. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. 11. (Temperature will rise during this rest period). |
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