Maple-Mustard Pork Tenderloins W/ Cinnamon Apples |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A simple and flavorful alternative to everyday pork dishes such as pork chops. This recipe makes a pork tenderloin into a gourmet-style dish. When it comes to making the apples, you may need to adjust the amount of butter and/or syrup to your taste. Also, feel free to add other spices such as garlic powder, italian seasoning, etc. Ingredients:
2 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloin |
cooking spray |
3 -4 granny smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
rosemary sprig (optional) |
3 tablespoons dijon mustard |
6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided |
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Trim any fat from pork.
3. Combine mustard, 2 tbs. syrup, chopped rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; brush over pork (if possible, let it marinate).
4. Place pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
5. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of pork and bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink).
6. Place a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot.
7. Add apples, butter, and cinnamon; sauté 5 minutes.
8. Reduce heat to medium-low; add 4 tbs. maple syrup.
9. Simmer 10 minutes or until apple is tender, stirring occasionally.
10. Cut pork crosswise into slices; spoon apple over pork. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.
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