Description
This One Pan Brown Sugar Pork & Apples recipe features tender pork tenderloin coated in a sweet and tangy brown sugar and Dijon mustard glaze, cooked alongside juicy apple wedges for a perfect balance of flavors. Easy to prepare and made in one pan, it’s an ideal dish for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 3 pounds pork tenderloin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons oil
Glaze
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
Produce
- 2 medium apples, sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the pork and apples.
- Season Pork: Season the pork tenderloin generously with salt and pepper on all sides to enhance flavor.
- Heat Skillet: Drizzle oil into a large, oven-safe skillet and heat over medium stovetop heat until shimmering.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and apple juice. Mix well to form a glaze.
- Rub Pork: Using your fingertips, rub the glaze mixture evenly all over the pork tenderloin.
- Sear Pork: Place the pork in the preheated oiled skillet. Cook, turning every 2-3 minutes for about 10 minutes to sear all sides evenly.
- Add Apples: After searing the pork for 10 minutes, add the sliced apple wedges to the skillet around the pork.
- Roast in Oven: Transfer the skillet into the preheated oven. Roast for 10-15 minutes or until the pork is thoroughly cooked with no pink in the middle and apples are tender.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, slice the pork tenderloin into 1-inch thick pieces, and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.
Notes
- For a complete meal, serve with roasted vegetables and a side salad to add more textures and flavors.
- If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the pork and apples to a greased baking dish before placing in the oven.
- Make sure to fully cook the pork to avoid any pink in the center; use a meat thermometer if needed to reach at least 145°F internal temperature.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice contrast to the sweetness of the brown sugar glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
