Pork with Apple-Cream Sauce

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Margaret E. Lowenberg

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

Fix this easy pork entree from Margaret Lowenberg of Kingman, Arizona and sit down to a savory, satisfying meal.

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Pork with Apple-Cream Sauce

Yield:2 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 teaspoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 large apple, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons apple juice or apple brandy, divided
  • 1/4 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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Directions

  1. Rub pork with thyme. In a large skillet, brown pork in 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. Stir in apple; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons apple juice or brandy; cook and stir 30 seconds longer. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Add wine or broth and remaining apple juice or brandy to the skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook for 5 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in broth, pork and apple mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning pork occasionally. Remove pork and keep warm.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt and pepper; gradually stir in cream and mustard. Stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.