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Cranberry Apple Pork Tenderloin partially sliced, in a skillet.

Cranberry Apple Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Juicy pork tenderloin topped with a sweet & tangy blend of Fuji apples, fresh cranberries, and warm spices. Delicious!

Ingredients

Pork:

  • 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cranberry Apple Topping:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small Fuji apple, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the entire pork tenderloin.
  • Place the seasoned pork in a large oven-safe skillet. Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or about 20 minutes per pound, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 145°F (63°C).
  • Remove the pork from the oven. Transfer to a platter and loosely cover with aluminum foil. Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • In the same skillet used for the pork, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced apple, cranberries, apple cider, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook and stir occasionally for 12-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Return the rested pork to the skillet. Spoon the cranberry apple sauce generously over the pork. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional). Slice and serve immediately.