This is an easy, tasty main dish for the family on a weeknight. While the pork is in the oven, it’s simple to steam a veggie side and prepare a quick salad.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 1 hours 0 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
2 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloins |
2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided |
1 teaspoon sea salt |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or more as needed |
3 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored, and sliced into eighths |
2 medium sweet onions, sliced vertically |
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard |
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, divided |
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste |
1 cup chicken stock |
1 tablespoon butter |
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Trim all silver skin from tenderloins; pat dry using paper towels. Rub 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over the surface of each tenderloin and rub with sea salt.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute. Place tenderloins into the skillet and cook, rotating to brown all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork to a large plate.
- Add remaining tablespoon oil to any drippings in the skillet. Cook apples and onions in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to turn translucent, about 5 minutes, adding a bit more oil if skillet gets dry.
- Meanwhile, spread Dijon mustard evenly over browned tenderloins using a pastry brush. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons thyme leaves over pork. Sprinkle remaining thyme over apple mixture and add black pepper; stir gently to combine. Nestle tenderloins into the skillet with apple mixture.
- Roast, uncovered, in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloins reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 15 minutes.
- Remove skillet from the oven and place pork onto a plate. Cover with aluminum foil and let rest.
- Meanwhile, pour chicken stock into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until reduced by 1/2, 8 to 10 minutes. Add to the skillet containing apple mixture.
- Heat over medium-high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes; stir in butter until melted. Slice pork and serve over apple mixture.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 313.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 103.5 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, Saturated Fat 3.8 g, Sodium 562.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
The trick to flavorful and moist pork tenderloin is to sear the pork before roasting. In our recipe, the pork is seared and then is baked on top a bed of apples and onions. Most often, you will find that pork tenderloins are sold in packages with two tenderloins. One tenderloin should generously serve 2 people and most likely serve 3. One note, “pork tenderloins” and “pork loin” are two different cuts of meat. Pork tenderloins are much thinner and take less time to cook.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Total time: 50 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 Servings
Ingredients:
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 1/2-pounds each) |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more as needed |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more as needed |
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
2 apples, cored and sliced (we like Granny Smith, Golden Delicious or Braeburn) |
2 onions, sliced |
1 cup chicken stock, see our homemade chicken stock recipe |
1 tablespoon butter |
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim each tenderloin of any silver skin (this can be tough when cooked). To do this, use a small sharp knife and slide the blade under and outward to remove it.
- Pat pork dry with paper towels and then rub with one tablespoon of the oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a heavy-bottomed oven-safe skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot and shimmers, add the pork tenderloins and cook, occasionally turning, until evenly browned all over; about 12 minutes. Transfer to a large plate or cutting board. (The pork will not be cooked through).
- Keep the pan used to sear the pork on the stove over medium heat. Check the pan, if it looks dry, add two to three teaspoons of additional oil. (If there is fat left in the pan from cooking the pork, there is no need to add extra oil).
- Add the apples and onions then cook, occasionally stirring, until lightly browned around edges, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of thyme.
- Use a pastry brush (or use your fingers) to rub the seared pork all over with the mustard, 2 teaspoons of thyme, and the black pepper. Place the seared pork tenderloins on top of the apples and onions, and then slide into the oven.
- Roast 10 to 15 minutes or until an internal thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers between 145 and 150 degrees F. Transfer the pork to a large plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest about 10 minutes.
- While the pork rests, place the pan with apples and onions back onto the stove and turn heat to medium. Add chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape the pan, lifting any brown bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half. Add butter and stir until melted.
- To serve, slice pork into 1-inch slices then serve on a bed of the apples and onions with pan sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 293, Protein 35 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 101 mg
Maple syrup and apples add a touch of sweetness to pork chops.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Total time: 0 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
6 (1-inch thick) boneless center cut pork chops |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt |
1 large (1 1/2 cups) onion, coarsely chopped |
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic |
2 apples, cored, thinly sliced |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, if desired |
Steps:
- Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with salt and pepper. Melt Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in 12-inch skillet over high heat until sizzling. Add pork chops; cook, turning once, 6-8 minutes or until pork is browned. Remove pork chops from pan; keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium; add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes or until onions begin to soften. Add apples and lemon juice; continue cooking 3-4 minutes or until apples just begin to soften.
- Reduce heat to low; return pork chops to pan. Cover; cook 6-10 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. and is no longer pink. Remove pork chops from pan; keep warm.
- Add maple syrup to pan. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, 5-7 minutes or until sauce comes to a boil and thickens.
- Place apple mixture onto serving platter. Top with pork chops; sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 550 calories, Fat 22 grams, Saturated Fat grams, TransfatContent grams, Cholesterol 160 milligrams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 57 grams
This one-pot dinner is sure to be a hit with your family and you’ll like how simple it is to make. Loin or shoulder pork chops are browned, then onions and apples are sautéed in butter, add your choice of braising liquid: apple cider, beer, wine, or water, and nestle the pork chops back into the pan. Simmer for just 15 minutes more and this cozy fall dinner is ready.
Provided by: SmallRecipe.com
Categories: Dessert
Ingredients:
6 bone-in pork chops (loin or shoulder), cut 3/4 inch thick |
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1 large white onion, sliced |
2 to 3 apples, cored and sliced (about 3 cups) |
1 cup beer, white wine, cider, or chicken broth |
Steps:
- Trim the chops of excess fat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat a 14-inch cast-iron skillet (if you have a smaller one, you’ll need to work in batches) over high heat, and then swirl in the olive oil. Lay in the pork chops and don’t move them for a few minutes, to assure a good golden sear forms. Turn and brown well on the second side for a total of about 10 minutes. Transfer the chops to a warm plate.
- Swirl the butter into the pan. Add the onion and apples. Saute until the onion slices are lightly caramelized and the apples have begun to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the beer or other liquid. Return chops to the pan.
- Cook until the pork is tender, about 15 more minutes (depending on the size of the chops), turning halfway through and covering the chops with the apple mixture. If the apple mixture needs a little thickening, transfer the chops to the warm plate again and simmer the mixture on high for a few minutes to reduce. Serve the chops over rice or mashed potatoes with a large spoonful of the apple-onion mixture over the top.
What is the best way to cook pork chops with apples?
These fried pork chops with apples are cooked in an apple-dijon sauce until tender and flavorful! Season pork chops with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops about 5 minutes on each side or until browned (be sure not to overcook the pork). Remove from the pan, and set on a plate.
How do you cook pork tenderloin with apples and onions?
Transfer pork to a large plate. Add remaining tablespoon oil to any drippings in the skillet. Cook apples and onions in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to turn translucent, about 5 minutes, adding a bit more oil if skillet gets dry.
How to cook pork brisket with apples?
Place apples in 1 1/2-quart rectangular casserole. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Trim fat from edge of pork. Spray 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook pork in hot skillet about 6 minutes, turning once, until light brown.
How to cook a whole apple roast in a pan?
Heat oven to 350°F. Place apples in 1 1/2-quart rectangular casserole. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes. Trim fat from edge of pork. Spray 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes.