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Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Pork tenderloin with apples is a traditional French recipe that is savory and easy to prepare. It is the perfect dinner on a busy night or an impromptu dinner with friends.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
565 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin fillets
- 4 apple small
- ¼ cup brandy
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Generously season your pork tenderloin with salt and pepper on all sides. Sprinkle the fresh thyme over it.
- On a skillet over medium heat, warm up 2 tablespoons of olive oil and two tablespoons of butter. Add the pork fillets and cook until golden, about 10 minutes. It needs to be a beautiful golden color all around it.
- Meanwhile, wash and halve your apples.
- Add the brandy to the middle of your skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter to the skillet and place face down the cut apples. Cover and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid and continue cooking until the apples are lightly caramelized. If you need to add more butter.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- The brandy evaporates as it cooks, leaving a wonderful bold flavor in the apples and pork. Cognac or Bourbon can be used instead of the Brandy.
- Be extremely careful when placing alcohol in a skillet. I always remove the skillet from the heat source and turn it off.
- Placing the alcohol in the middle of the pan is also a safe way of doing it.
- Keep your eyes on the skillet pouring away from you, and keep all loose clothing away from the heat source, too.
- When returning to the stove, start with a low flame and increase.
- When purchasing your pork tenderloin, look for the meat that should be pinkish-red.
Nutrition Information
Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
122mg
(5%)
Potassium
1100mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
536IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 1100mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 536IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.