Best 10 Cider Braised Pork Loin With Sauteed Apples Recipes

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Cider braised pork loin and sautéed apples is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in any season. The pork loin is cooked in a savory cider-based braising liquid, resulting in a tender and succulent main course. The sautéed apples provide a sweet and tangy counterpoint to the rich pork. This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. So whether you're looking for a special occasion meal or a comforting weeknight meal, cider braised pork loin with sautéed apples is a great choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CIDER BRAISED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES



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This recipe of cider braised pork tenderloin with apples is a one-pot-meal of tender pork, apples and a savory sauce made from the braising liquid. It is perfect for a day when you have little time to cook and a lot of chores to do as you just put it together and let the oven do the rest.

Provided by Pat Nyswonger

Categories     Main Dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pork tenderloin, 1 1/2 pounds
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh apple cider
2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tart-sweet apples, un-peeled but cored and cut into quarters
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Add the flour, salt and pepper to a shallow dish and whisk together. Add the tenderloin, turning to coat it completely, shaking off any excess.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and when it is hot add the pork and sear, turning to brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any oil.
  • Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the cider, scraping the bottom to remove any browning bits. Add the rosemary, thyme and mustard to the skillet, increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often. Return the pork to the pan, cover and transfer to the oven and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the apple quarters and continue to cook, covered, in the oven for an additional 15 minutes until the apples are slightly soft but still firm and the pork registers 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer the apples and pork to a plate and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • While the pork is resting, place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a boil, if it is very thin then allow it to reduce by 1/3, whisk in the butter to make a glossy sauce. Transfer the sauce to a dish or pitcher.
  • To serve: Place the pork onto a cutting board and slice crosswise into 8 slices. Arrange the slices of pork on a serving platter with the apple slices and spoon the sauce over the pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 132 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12.9 grams fat, Fiber 3.6 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 412 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar

ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER AND CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



Roasted Pork Loin with Cider and Chunky Applesauce image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves roughly chopped
2 sprigs fresh sage, leaves roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 (6-chop) pork rib roast
2 large onions, sliced
1 bundle fresh thyme, tied with string
3 bay leaves
2 quarts apple cider, divided
Chunky Applesauce, recipe follows
3 tablespoons butter
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (toss the apples in lemon juice if not using right away)
1 1/2 cups reserved cider from Roasted Pork Loin with Cider
1/4 cup apple cider
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, combine the chopped herbs with the garlic, crushed red pepper, a generous pinch of salt, and enough olive oil to make a paste. Brush the paste on the outside of the pork rib roast.
  • Toss the onions with olive oil and salt and place in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add the thyme, bay leaves, and two-thirds of the cider. Place the pork on top of the onions and place in the oven. Roast the pork until it has developed a lovely brown crust, 20 to 25 minutes. Check on the pork and stir the onions and cider if they are starting to burn. Add more cider when the level starts to go down.
  • Lower the oven to 375 degrees F and roast until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. If the crust on the pork starts to get too dark, cover it with foil. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cider from the bottom of the roasting pan and reserve for the applesauce.
  • Let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. When ready to carve, remove the pork from the bone and cut the loin into thin slices. Serve with the onions braised in cider and Chunky Applesauce.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to accommodate the apples. Add the apples and saute over medium-low heat until the apples start to soften. Add the reserved cider, apple cider, and cinnamon and cook over medium-low heat until most of the cider has evaporated and the apples are cooked and very soft.
  • Add the heavy cream and walnuts and cook until the cream has reduced by half. The end result should be a very chunky, sweet/savory applesauce.

CIDER-ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH PICKLED APPLES AND CHILES



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Roasting a pork loin on a bed of apples, onions and cinnamon moistened with cider gives the meat a caramelized sweetness and spicy perfume. The roast browns on top while the apples and onions collapse into a meltingly tender, golden heap beneath it. Then, to offset all the soft richness, bright and tangy pickled apples and chiles are served alongside. It's a dish that's both company worthy and cozy, as perfect for a Sunday supper, spooned over mashed potatoes or polenta, as it is served to guests alongside an elegant gratin. Keep some extra apple cider on hand to add to the pan if it dries out and starts to burn. Just a splash or two should do it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
Pinch kosher salt
1 large tart apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 small jalapeños, seeded and thinly sliced
1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) boneless pork loin (not tenderloin)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus more rosemary sprigs for garnish
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, coarsely crushed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large, tart apple, halved, cored, and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
1 onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1/2 cup chicken stock, more as needed
About 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) hard apple cider or chicken stock, more as needed
1 tablespoon butter, cubed

Steps:

  • To make the pickled apples, in a small pot, combine 1/4 cup water with vinegar, sugar, allspice, coriander and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Put apples and jalapeños in a medium heatproof bowl or jar, and pour hot vinegar mixture on top. Let cool to room temperature and let pickle for at least 2 hours. (Mixture can be made up to 1 week ahead and stored in the refrigerator.)
  • Rub pork all over with rosemary, fennel seeds, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, fat side up and uncovered, for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place pork on a rimmed 11-by-18-inch sheet pan. Scatter apples, onion, garlic and cinnamon stick in an even layer around pork loin. Transfer baking sheet to oven rack, and add chicken stock, then carefully pour in cider (it's best to position pan in oven, then pour in liquid). You may not need all of the cider here. You can add more later as it roasts - stop if it threatens to overflow.
  • Roast until pork reaches 135 degrees internally, 35 to 50 minutes. Keep an eye on the pork. If all the cider evaporates and baking dish starts to burn while the pork is cooking, add a splash more cider.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, transfer roasted apples, onions and garlic to a serving platter (discard cinnamon sticks). Scrape jus and any golden bits from baking sheet into a small pot, and bring to a simmer (add a little more chicken stock if needed). Whisk in butter and a pinch of salt and cook until the sauce is reduced by about a third (you just want to thicken it up a bit), 3 to 7 minutes. Pour in any juices from the cutting board where the pork loin is resting.
  • Slice pork and place on a serving platter, along with the roasted apples and onions. Drizzle some of the sauce and also some of the liquid from the pickled apples on top. Garnish with the rosemary, and serve with pickled apples and jalapeños alongside.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 397, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 762 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND ONIONS



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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 Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 562.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

CIDER-BRAISED PORK LOIN WITH SAUTEED APPLES



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Wonderful comfort food. The kind of dinner I'd like to have on a lazy Sunday. Scalloped or Duchesse potatoes are especially good alongside.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Pork

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
3 lbs boneless pork loin, rolled and tied
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup apple cider
sauteed apple (this is in my recipe collection)

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, pepper, sage and thyme and rub into pork.
  • Wrap pork in plastic wrap and chill 2 hours or overnight.
  • Pat pork dry with paper towels.
  • In a large, ovenproof casserole heat oil over moderate-high heat until hot but not smoking and brown the pork.
  • Transfer to a plate, pour off all but 2 tblsps fat, and cook onion and garlic over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Return pork to casserole, add cider and bring to boil.
  • Braise pork, covered, in a preheated 350F (165C) oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Transfer to a heated platter, discard string and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Spoon off fat from pan juices and puree pan juices with a blender (or immersion blender).
  • Season to taste.
  • Serve in a sauceboat.
  • Arrange sautéed apples around sliced pork.

CIDER-BRAISED PORK LOIN



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Caramelized apples top this cider-glazed pork loin and ribs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pork loin and 1 rack of 8 ribs (about 5 pounds total)
2 tablespoons salt, plus more for apples
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, plus more for apples
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups apple cider
6 cups unsalted chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
2 medium onions, peeled and cut in half
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 Granny Smith apples
2 teaspoons sugar
Vegetable oil, for frying
8 fresh sage leaves (optional)
Mashed Roasted Butternut Squash

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees. Rub rack of ribs with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Place a 7-quart flameproof casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and heat until oil is hot but not smoking. Add rack of ribs; brown, 8 to 10 minutes on each side, and remove. Pour out excess fat from the casserole.
  • Deglaze the pan: Add 2 cups apple cider; stir with a wooden spoon until bottom of the casserole is clean. Add chicken stock, cider vinegar, onions, thyme, and parsley. Cut 2 apples in half; add to casserole. Return ribs to casserole. Bring to a simmer, transfer casserole to the oven, and cook for 2 hours.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in skillet. Season pork loin with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. When oil is hot but not smoking, add loin. It should sizzle as soon as it hits the skillet. Sear until golden brown on all sides, 10 to15 minutes.
  • Transfer 2 cups of the cooking liquid from the casserole to a shallow bowl or fat separator, and let stand to cool. Add loin to casserole, return to oven, and cook until meat thermometer inserted into loin registers 150 degrees, about 40 more minutes.
  • Skim fat from reserved cooking liquid. Strain liquid; combine in medium saucepan with remaining 2 cups cider. Set over medium heat; simmer until reduced by a little more than half and amber in color and with a slightly viscous consistency.
  • Place large skillet over medium heat. Peel and core remaining 2 apples, slice into eighths, and arrange in a single layer in hot skillet. Sprinkle with sugar and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until sugar melts, 2 to 3 minutes, and reduce heat. Continue cooking until sugar starts to caramelize, 7 to 8 minutes. Apples should soften and puff, and seared side should start to brown. When the apple slices loosen naturally from pan, turn and cook the other side for 5 to 7 minutes. Add apple-cider sauce to skillet; cook just to heat sauce and dissolve any sugars that have cooked onto pan.
  • If using sage leaves, heat about 1/2 inch vegetable oil in heavy skillet over medium heat to just below smoking point. Add sage leaves and fry until crisp. With slotted spoon, transfer to piece of paper towel.
  • Slice loin 1/4 inch thick, and cut rack into individual ribs. Serve with apples and sauce, and mashed roasted butternut squash. Garnish with fried sage leaves.

CIDER BRAISED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES



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Apples and pork are just meant for each other and they snuggle up together in this dish of cider braised pork tenderloin with apples. Perfect for a day when you have little time, you can have this on the table in just over an hour! From Savor The Best.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pork tenderloin, 1 1/2 pounds
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup fresh apple cider
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tart-sweet apples, un-peeled but cored and cut into quarters
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Add the flour, salt and pepper to a shallow dish and whisk together. Add the tenderloin, turning to coat it completely, shaking off any excess.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and when it is hot add the pork and sear, turning to brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any oil.
  • Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the cider, scraping the bottom to remove any browning bits. Add the rosemary, thyme and mustard to the skillet, increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often. Return the pork to the pan, cover and transfer to the oven and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and add the apple quarters and continue to cook, covered, in the oven for an additional 15 minutes until the apples are slightly soft but still firm and the pork registers 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Transfer the apples and pork to a plate and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • While the pork is resting, place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a boil, if it is very thin then allow it to reduce by 1/3, whisk in the butter to make a glossy sauce. Transfer the sauce to a dish or pitcher.
  • To serve: Place the pork onto a cutting board and slice crosswise into 8 slices. Arrange the slices of pork on a serving platter with the apple slices and spoon the sauce over the pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 89.7, Sodium 477.4, Carbohydrate 20.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 9.6, Protein 27.7

ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER AND CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



Roasted Pork Loin with Cider and Chunky Applesauce image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 sprigs rosemary leaves, roughly chopped
2 sprigs sage, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper
Salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 (6-chop) pork rib roast
2 large onions, sliced
1 bundle thyme, tied with string
3 bay leaves
2 quarts apple cider
Chunky Applesauce, recipe follows
3 tablespoons butter
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (toss the apples in lemon juice if not using right away)
1 1/2 cups of the reserved cider from the Roasted Pork Loin with Cider
1/4 cup apple cider
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, combine the chopped herbs with the garlic, crushed red pepper, a generous pinch of salt and enough olive oil to make a paste. Brush the paste on the outside of the pork rib roast.
  • Toss the onions with olive oil, and salt, and place in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add the thyme, bay leaves and 2/3 of the cider. Place the pork on top of the onions and place in the preheated oven. Roast the pork at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pork has developed a lovely brown crust. Check the pork, stir the onions and cider if they are starting to burn. Add more cider when the level starts to go down.
  • Lower the oven to 375 degrees F and roast for another 30 to 35 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 degrees F. If the crust on the pork starts to get too dark, cover it with foil. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cider from the bottom of the roasting pan and reserve for the applesauce.
  • Let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. When ready to carve remove the pork from the bone and cut the loin into thin slices. Serve with the onions braised in cider and Chunky Applesauce.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to accommodate the apples. Add the apples and saute over medium-low heat until the apples start to soften. Add the reserved cider, apple cider and cinnamon and cook over low-medium heat until most of the cider has evaporated and the apples are cooked and very soft.
  • Add the heavy cream and walnuts and cook until the cream has reduced by half. The end result should be a very chunky, sweet/savory applesauce.

SLOW COOKER APPLE CIDER BRAISED PORK



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This pork shoulder recipe combines pork shoulder with apple cider in a slow cooker, where it is cooked for several hours until tender. Reduce the cooking liquid to create a thick and flavorful sauce you can pour over the sliced pork.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Shoulder Recipes

Time 7h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 shallots, sliced
1 rib celery, chopped
½ cup apple cider vinegar
2 ½ cups apple cider
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (Italian parsley, sage, or thyme)

Steps:

  • Season pork with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Sear pork on all sides in the hot oil until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer pork to the slow cooker.
  • Reduce stovetop temperature to medium; cook and stir shallots and celery in the skillet until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in apple cider vinegar and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until liquid is nearly evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour shallot mixture over pork shoulder in the slow cooker. Add apple cider, garlic cloves, and bay leaf. Cover, set slow cooker to Low, and cook until fork-tender but not falling apart, about 6 hours. Turn pork over every 1 to 2 hours. Remove pork roast to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
  • Pour remaining liquid from the slow cooker through a fine mesh strainer into a large saucepan; place over high heat. Discard bay leaf and other solids. Bring sauce mixture to a boil, decrease heat and cook, skimming fat from the top, until reduced to 1/4 of the original volume, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat and stir in Dijon mustard and cayenne pepper. Slowly whisk in cold butter until incorporated. Sprinkle in fresh herbs and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Cut pork into 1/4-thick slices and serve with sauce poured over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 126.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

PORK WITH APPLES, CALVADOS AND APPLE CIDER



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Sauté     Apple     Pork Tenderloin     Fall     Calvados     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
5 tablespoons butter
4 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 1 1/2 pounds); peeled, cored, sliced 1/3 inch thick
1 teaspoon sugar
2 large shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 cup Calvados or other apple brandy
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Place pork slices between plastic wrap. Using mallet, pound pork slices to 1/4-inch thickness. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and sugar to skillet and sauté until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another heavy large skillet over high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; keep warm.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and thyme and sauté 2 minutes. Add Calvados and boil until reduced to glaze, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in cream and cider; boil until mixture thickens to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reheat apples, if necessary. Arrange a few pork slices on each plate. Spoon sauce over. Top generously with sautéed apple slices and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a high-quality apple cider that is fresh and flavorful. You can also use homemade apple cider if you have it on hand.
  • Sear the pork loin in a hot skillet before braising it. This will help to brown the meat and give it a nice crust.
  • Use a variety of apples for the sautéed apples. This will give you a more complex and interesting flavor.
  • Add a little bit of brown sugar or maple syrup to the sautéed apples for a touch of sweetness.
  • Serve the cider-braised pork loin with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Cider-braised pork loin is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The pork loin is tender and juicy, and the sautéed apples are the perfect complement. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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