Ingredients
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup water (or more as needed)
- 2 Stemilt apples, diced
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp high heat oil (such as grapeseed) or clarified butter
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat that’s very easy to prepare at home.
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- Heat olive oil on low in a large skillet. Add the onions with a pinch of salt.
- Sweat the onions, stirring, until they begin to caramelize.
- Turn up the heat to medium-low. Once a brown glaze has formed on the bottom of the skillet, pour approximately 2-3 tablespoons of water into the pan to de-glaze and use a spatula to scrape up the brown bits and stir them into the onions.
- Repeat this glazing and de-glazing process until the onions have been thoroughly caramelized and taste both sweet and bitter, approximately 25-35 minutes. (Use more or less water as needed).
- Set the caramelized onions aside.
- Turn the pan down to medium and add the apples. Allow them to sauté briefly and then add the butter to the pan.
- Sauté the apples in the butter, tossing frequently, until they begin to brown. Take care not to overcook the apples or they will turn mushy. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Use a sharp knife to trim any silver skin from the tenderloin. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat a large skillet on medium high with the high heat oil.
- Sear the meat on all sides, making sure it has a nice brown crust.
- Place the pork tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet and cook in the oven until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from oven, cover with foil and allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice and serve with the caramelized onions and apples.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving
- Calories: 243
- Fat Content: 8.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 85mg
- Sodium Content: 74mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12g
- Fiber Content: 2.2g
- Sugar Content: 8.5g
- Protein Content: 30.1g
