Uptown Pork Chops with Apple Sauce: Roasted Pork Tenderloins and Escalloped Apples

Easy Pork Tenderloin with Escalloped Apples

• Difficulty: Easy
• Servings: 4 to 6
• Nutritional Information (per serving, 1 of 6): Calories: 404 | Total Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Carbohydrates: 27 g | Dietary Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 19 g | Protein: 36 g | Cholesterol: 125 mg | Sodium: 782 mg
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Preparation: 15 minutes
• Cooking: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins (1 package), ask your butcher to trim
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grill seasoning
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 5 apples (Gala, Honey Crisp, or Golden Delicious), quartered, cored, and sliced
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425F (220C). Brush the pork tenderloins with olive oil and create a zesty rub by mixing grill seasoning, lemon zest, and chopped thyme. Rub it evenly over the tenderloins for irresistible flavor, then roast for 25 minutes. Let the juices settle and slice diagonally into juicy medallions.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and saut the apples for 12 to 15 minutes until luxuriously soft and caramelized. Season with a pinch of salt, dust with flour, stir in fresh lemon juice, and sweeten with sugar for a velvety escalloped sauce that elevates every bite.
3. Serve by generously spooning the warm, tangy apples over the sliced pork a match made in heaven that's simple, satisfying, and perfect for cozy family dinners.

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