Honey Dijon Pork Tenderloins with Lady Apples

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Image credit: Stacey Snacks

Honey Dijon Pork Tenderloins with Lady Apples

“So, how did I wind up with all these cute tiny apples called "Lady Apples"?

My market was out of those funky weird looking gourds for Thanksgiving and I was desperate for a centerpiece for my table. The produce guy suggested I use these cute little apples mixed with acorn squash and other produce that I could actually use after the holiday!” Stacey Snacks

Ingredients:

2 pork tenderloins (about 2 to 3 pounds total), trimmed of fat and silver skin

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper

1 tbsp kosher salt

2 tablespoons canola or olive oil

6 sprigs rosemary

8-10 lady apples, halved (you can substitute 4 regular apples, quartered)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup chicken stock, heated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Combine mustard, honey, minced rosemary, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon oil in a small 

bowl.

Brush tenderloins with mixture and place on a large rimmed baking sheet or shallow 

roasting pan.

Lay rosemary sprigs around pork.

Roast for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, toss the lady apples in lemon juice, then drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil.

Remove the pork from the oven and arrange apple halves cut-side down around loins.

Return pan to oven and lower heat to 375 degrees F.

Roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of one loin, reads between 135 and 140 degrees F.

Carefully remove apple halves to a plate.

Remove pork loins to a carving board and tent with foil.

Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Place roasting pan over medium heat.

Add flour to pan juices and cook, stirring until a thick, slightly darkened paste forms.

Pour heated stock, a little at a time, whisking until gravy forms.

Cook for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

Check for seasoning.

Slice pork 1/2-inch thick.

Spoon gravy over pork.

Serve with lady apples and rosemary.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

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