Pork Tenderloin with Apples

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: people

Pork tenderloin with apples is a traditional French recipe that is savory and easy to prepare. It is the perfect dinner on a busy night or an impromptu dinner with friends.

Ingredients

2 pounds pork tenderloin fillets
4 small apples
¼ cup brandy
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper

US - Metric

Instructions

Generously season your pork tenderloin with salt and pepper on all sides. Sprinkle the fresh thyme over it.
On a skillet over medium heat, warm up 2 tablespoons of olive oil and two tablespoons of butter. Add the pork fillets and cook until golden, about 10 minutes. It needs to be a beautiful golden color all around it.
Meanwhile, wash and halve your apples.
Add the brandy to the middle of your skillet and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the remaining two tablespoons of butter to the skillet and place face down the cut apples. Cover and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove the lid and continue cooking until the apples are lightly caramelized. If you need to add more butter.
Serve immediately.

Equipment

Notes

Pro Tips

The brandy evaporates as it cooks, leaving a wonderful bold flavor in the apples and pork. Cognac or Bourbon can be used instead of the Brandy.
Be extremely careful when placing alcohol in a skillet. I always remove the skillet from the heat source and turn it off.
Placing the alcohol in the middle of the pan is also a safe way of doing it.
Keep your eyes on the skillet pouring away from you, and keep all loose clothing away from the heat source, too.
When returning to the stove, start with a low flame and increase.
When purchasing your pork tenderloin, look for the meat that should be pinkish-red.

Nutrition

Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.