Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Cinnamon Apples and Onions

Slices of Pork Tenderloin with Cinnamon Apples and parsley on a plate.

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Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Cinnamon Apples and Onions

Tender, pan-seared pork tenderloin served with cinnamon-spiced apples and savory onions for an easy skillet dinner filled with comforting fall flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Easy Main Course, Pork Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pork tenderloin with apples and onions, skillet pork tenderloin, skillet pork tenderloin with cinnamon apples

Servings: servings

Calories: 155kcal

Author: Renee Goerger

Equipment

Ingredients

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

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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 5-7 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 (175 C).
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 stock to the pan, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
Return the apples, onions, and pork tenderloin to the skillet with the stock (or broth), and spoon some of the liquid and apples over the pork.
Place the skillet into the preheated oven and cook for 40-45 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 7-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
To serve, spoon the sauce and apples over the pork and enjoy!

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

May be frozen. Store in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag. Label and date. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat (covered) in a 350 degree oven (or air fryer) until hot.

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