Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Ingredients:
- 2-pound pork tenderloin
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed (or more, depending on how much you like rosemary)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons apple juice or white wine
- 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 3 large apples (Golden Delicious), peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Spray a baking dish with vegetable cooking spray (or lightly coat with olive oil). Put the tenderloin in the pan. Combine the minced garlic, mustard and spices, and coat tenderloin with mixture.
- Bake for 10 minutes, basteing with apple juice or wine. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F and bake another 10 minutes.
- Pour the crushed tomatoes evenly over and around tenderloin. Add the apple slices to the tomatoes. Bake for 20 minutes or until your meat thermometer reaches 170°F.
- Makes 4 generous servings.
Note: This recipe was featured in our article about cooking with apples. See Autumn Apples Aplenty for this and other related apple recipes.
Ready in: 1 Hr 15 Min