Description
This One Pan Brown Sugar Pork & Apples recipe combines tender pork tenderloin with sweet and tangy brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple juice glaze, cooked alongside fresh apple wedges for a savory and aromatic meal perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pork and Seasoning
- 1 ½-3 pounds pork tenderloin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons oil
Sauce and Toppings
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 2 medium apples, sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for finishing the pork and apples.
- Season the Pork: Season the pork tenderloin generously on all sides with salt and pepper to enhance its natural flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and apple juice until well combined.
- Rub the Pork: Use your fingertips to rub the brown sugar mixture all over the pork tenderloin, coating it thoroughly.
- Sear the Pork: Heat oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat on the stovetop. Place the pork in the skillet and cook, turning every 2-3 minutes for even browning, for about 10 minutes.
- Add Apples: After 10 minutes of cooking the pork, add the sliced apple wedges to the skillet around the pork.
- Finish Cooking in Oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the pork is cooked through with no pink in the middle and the apples are tender.
- Slice and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, slice the pork tenderloin into 1-inch sections, and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for added freshness and color.
Notes
- Serving suggestion: Pair this dish with roasted vegetables and a side salad to complete the meal.
- Skillet alternate: If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the pork and apples into a greased baking dish before placing in the oven.
- Ensure pork is cooked fully with no pink in the center for food safety.
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
