Maple Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
For the Pork Tenderloin:
- 2 whole pork tenderloins, approximately 2 pounds total, trimmed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Caramelized Apples:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 sweet crisp apples (honey crisp, gala or Fuji)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup apple cider
Instructions
- For the Pork Tenderloin:
- In a gallon sized zipper bag, mix together the maple syrup, apple cider, garlic, mustard, olive oil, and salt. Add the pork tenderloins and turn to coat completely.
- Marinade in the fridge 4-24 hours.
- Heat the oven to 400F.
- Place the pork on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast until the internal temperature is 140F degrees, about 25-30 minutes. You can also grill the pork tenderloins for about 15 minutes.
- Let rest 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve with Caramelized Apples.
- For the Caramelized Apples:
- Peel and core the apples. Slice into 1/2 inch wedges.
- In a large saute pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the apples and stir to combine well. Cook until the apples are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add the cinnamon, lemon zest, and apple cider. Stir to combine well. Continue to cook until the liquid has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Serve with Maple Pork Tenderloin.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 810mg | Sugar: 10g
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