Pork Tenderloin with Apples In Creamy Sauce

Name: Pork Tenderloin with Apples In Creamy Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 500 g | 1.1 pound pork tenderloin; 1/2 tbsp butter; 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium apples; 60 ml | 1/4 cup white wine or chicken stock; 5 rashers of lean bacon; 6 small shallots; 3 garlic cloves; 3 thyme sprigs; 3-4 sage leaves; 240 ml | 1 cup double cream; 2-3 tbsp Amarula; Salt and pepper to season; Extra thyme leaves to garnish

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4
Calories
392 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
European

Pork Tenderloin with Apples In Creamy Sauce

Shawn Wheeler

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This Pork Tenderloin with Apples is cooked with bacon, garlic and herbs in a rich creamy sauce. An easy pork fillet recipe that’s quick enough for everyday but special enough for date night!

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Ingredients

Servings

500 g | 1.1 pound pork tenderloin (pork fillet)
1/2 tbsp butter
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium apples , cut into chunky slices
60 ml | 1/4 cup white wine or chicken stock (broth)
5 rashers of lean bacon , diced
6 small shallots , halved
3 garlic cloves , lightly crushed
3 thyme sprigs
3-4 sage leaves
240 ml | 1 cup double cream
2-3 tbsp Amarula (optional)
Salt and pepper to season
Extra thyme leaves to garnish

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Instructions

Slice your pork tenderloin into even slices about 2 cm thick. Place on a piece of cling film and cover with another. Use a clean rolling pin to lightly flatten the pork and then season with salt and pepper.
Heat butter and oil in a large skillet or heavy pan. Add the sliced apples and pan fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until the apple is golden and slightly caramelised. Set aside.
Add the pork to the pan, in batches if necessary, and cook until nicely coloured, 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.
Increase the heat to high and deglaze the pan with a splash white wine or chicken stock. Scrape any browned bits into the stock. Cook until most of the liquid is gone and any wine smell has gone.
Add shallots, garlic cloves and bacon to the pan and fry until bacon is nicely coloured, about 4 minutes.
Pour in the stock, add the herbs and bring to a rolling simmer.
Reduce the heat and pour in the cream, stirring to combine. Add the pork back to the pan.
Bring to a low simmer and add the apples and a large splash of Amarula. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes until sauce is thickened.
Remove the sage and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and serve.

Notes

HOW TO THICKEN THE SAUCE
The sauce will thicken simply by simmering for a few minutes if you use double (heavy cream). If you wish to thicken it further, sprinkle the pork with 1 tablespoon of flour before pan frying and scrape any browned bits in when deglazing the pan.
The sauce will thicken simply by simmering for a few minutes if you use double (heavy cream). If you wish to thicken it further, sprinkle the pork with 1 tablespoon of flour before pan frying and scrape any browned bits in when deglazing the pan.
What to serve with creamy pork tenderloin
This is a really rich dish best enjoyed with buttery mashed potatoes or over rice. I prefer to serve it with steamed greens like spinach, green beans or tenderstem broccoli (broccoli rabe).
This is a really rich dish best enjoyed with buttery mashed potatoes or over rice.
I prefer to serve it with steamed greens like spinach, green beans or tenderstem broccoli (broccoli rabe).
Nutritional information is always approximate, and will depend on quality of ingredients and serving sizes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 392kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 224mg (9%) Potassium 244mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 960IU (19%) Vitamin C 5.3mg (6%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 392 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	392kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	19g	95%
Cholesterol	104mg	35%
Sodium	224mg	9%
Potassium	244mg	5%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	960IU	19%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	6%
Calcium	60mg	6%
Iron	0.7mg	4%