Apple-Onion Pork Tenderloin

Dinner

This slightly sweet and tender pork tenderloin with apples is quick enough to make for a weeknight, but I often serve it on special occasions. It tastes amazing served with mashed potatoes or over egg noodles.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut in half
3 tablespoons honey mustard
2 medium apples, thinly sliced
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine or apple cider
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°. In an ovenproof skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Brown tenderloin halves on all sides; remove pan from heat. Spread pork with mustard; roast in oven until a thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in another skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; saute apples and onion 7 minutes. Stir in wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until apples and onion are tender, 5-8 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
3. Remove pork from oven; let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with apple mixture.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 cup apple mixture: 294 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 218mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit.