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Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Cinnamon Apples

Easy Skillet Pork Tenderloin with cinnamon apples and onions is a low-calorie meal that satisfies with big flavors and hardly any fuss.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Easy Main Course, Pork Recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 129kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 gala apples peeled (optional), and thinly sliced
  • 1 sweet onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 2-3 pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken or beef stock
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon more if desired

Instructions

To prepare the apples and onions:

  • Peel (if desired) and thinly slice the apples and sweet onion.
  • Place them in a large preheated skillet over medium heat along with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally for 7-10 minutes until the apples are lightly caramelized and the onions are translucent.
  • Remove from the skillet and keep warm.

To prepare the pork tenderloin:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In the same skillet over medium/high heat, sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until golden brown (approximately 3 minutes per side).
  • Meanwhile, add 1 cup of stock (chicken, beef, or vegetable) to a measuring cup along with ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
  • Once the pork is browned, remove it from the skillet and keep warm.
  • Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium/low and add the prepared stock to the pan, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet (deglazing). Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
  • Return the apples, onions, and pork tenderloin to the skillet with the stock, and spoon some of the sauce and apples over the pork.
  • Place the skillet into the preheated oven and cook for 50-55 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reaches 145-degrees in the thickest part of the meat.
  • Remove from the oven, cover, and allow the pork to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • To serve, spoon the sauce and apples over the pork and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg