Applesauce Pork Tenderloin
A comforting dish of succulent pork tenderloin bathed in a sweet and savory applesauce sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry with a paper towel and season all over with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the applesauce, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Return the pork to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the pork and serve warm, spooning extra sauce from the pan over the top.
Notes
Pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg