Best 4 Apple Pecan Pork Tenderloin Recipes

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**Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Pecans: A Flavorful and Festive Dish for Any Occasion**

Pork tenderloin is a versatile and flavorful cut of meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. This recipe for Apple Pecan Pork Tenderloin combines the sweet and savory flavors of apples and pecans with the tender texture of pork tenderloin to create a dish that is both delicious and impressive. The pork tenderloin is first seared in a skillet, then roasted in the oven until cooked through. While the pork is cooking, a sauce is made from apples, pecans, brown sugar, and spices. The sauce is then poured over the pork tenderloin and served. This dish is perfect for a special occasion dinner or a casual weeknight meal. It can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad. The recipe also includes variations for making the dish in a slow cooker or air fryer.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES



Pork Tenderloin With Apples image

Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     dinner, weekday, roasts, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1-pound pork tenderloins, each 10 inches long and 2 inches thick
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and each cut into 8 wedges
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
Dijon mustard to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Place tenderloins in roasting pan 14 by 12 by 2 inches. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Rub each with 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard. Toss apples with lemon juice and oil and add to pan, spreading around and between tenderloins. Put pan on middle rack of oven. Roast 10 minutes. Turn tenderloins over and gently turn apple pieces with a metal spoon. Roast 12 minutes longer.
  • Remove the tenderloins to a platter. Combine cream and mustard to taste and stir gently into the apples. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Slice pork across grain into thin slices and serve with apples, which will have dissolved into a sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 750 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND ONIONS



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This is an easy, tasty main dish for the family on a weeknight. While the pork is in the oven, it's simple to steam a veggie side and prepare a quick salad.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or more as needed
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and sliced into eighths
2 medium sweet onions, sliced vertically
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, divided
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Trim all silver skin from tenderloins; pat dry using paper towels. Rub 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over the surface of each tenderloin and rub with sea salt.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute. Place tenderloins into the skillet and cook, rotating to brown all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork to a large plate.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to any drippings in the skillet. Cook apples and onions in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to turn translucent, about 5 minutes, adding a bit more oil if skillet gets dry.
  • Meanwhile, spread Dijon mustard evenly over browned tenderloins using a pastry brush. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons thyme leaves over pork. Sprinkle remaining thyme over apple mixture and add black pepper; stir gently to combine. Nestle tenderloins into the skillet with apple mixture.
  • Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloins reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 15 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from the oven and place pork onto a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest.
  • Meanwhile, pour chicken stock into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by 1/2, 8 to 10 minutes. Add to the skillet containing apple mixture.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes; stir in butter until melted. Slice pork and serve over apple mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 562.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CRANBERRY APPLE STUFFED PORK LOIN



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An easy and impressive dish that tastes wonderful.

Provided by tahoegirl

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chicken flavored dry stuffing mix
½ cup water
1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 cup chopped apple
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
¼ cup finely chopped onion
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine the stuffing mix and water in a mixing bowl; set aside. Grease a roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • Trim the fat and connective tissue from the pork loin. Cut from one side through the middle horizontally to within 1/2-inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Place the pork loin between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
  • Stir the apple, cranberries, pecans, and onion into the stuffing mix. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper to taste, then spread the stuffing mix onto the cut side of the loin. Roll the pork into a firm cylinder, and secure with cooking twine. Place into the prepared roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes. Remove kitchen twine before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 307.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

EASY ONE-PAN PORK TENDERLOIN DINNER WITH APPLES AND ONION RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy One-Pan Pork Tenderloin Dinner With Apples And Onion Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: canola oil, boneless pork tenderloin, salt, freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, large red onion, garlic, medium apples, hard cider

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 lb boneless pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat and silverskin
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large red onion, sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 medium apples, sliced
1 cup hard cider

Steps:

  • Pat the pork tenderloin dry and generously season with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, until the oil is shimmering and just starting to smoke.
  • Place pork in the hot skillet and sear until well browned, about 1½-2 minutes. Flip and repeat searing on all sides.
  • Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet.
  • Add the onion to hot skillet and toss to coat in the oil. Add the garlic and apples and cook until the apples and onion begin to soften.
  • Pour the cider over apples and onion and bring to a simmer.
  • Return the pork to the skillet, on top of the apple and onion mixture. Spoon the cooking liquid over the pork and transfer the entire skillet to the oven.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145˚F (62˚C.)
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve the sliced pork over a bed of the apples and onions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 59 grams, Sugar 16 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose tenderloins that are about 1 pound each and 1 inch thick.
  • Pork tenderloin is a lean cut, so it's important to not overcook it. Cook it over medium-high heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • To make the apple pecan stuffing, use a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples. These apples hold their shape well when cooked and have a tart-sweet flavor.
  • Toast the pecans before adding them to the stuffing. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • To make the sauce, use a combination of apple cider, chicken broth, and brown sugar. This will create a rich and flavorful sauce that complements the pork and stuffing.
  • Serve the pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.

Conclusion:

Apple pecan pork tenderloin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The pork is juicy and flavorful, the stuffing is sweet and savory, and the sauce is rich and decadent. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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