Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Drool worthy Pork tenderloin with bonus salad!

So this is a new favourite for the hubby and I.  The original recipe called for thmye which I didn't have so I just made my own rub and hoped for the best and oh my was it ever the best!
So, here's what you'll need:

1-2 pork tenderloins
1-2 apples (same number as pieces of tenderloin)
1 red onion
Olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp parsley
1/4 tsp salt + more for pork
1/4 tsp pepper (black or white)
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp onion
1 tblsp butter
2 tblsp dijon mustard

What to do:
Pour about 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a pan and heat over med-high heat. While your pan is heating rub your pork all over with oil and salt generously. Brown your pork tenderloin on all sides, about 12 minutes but could be less. Your pork will not be done at this point, only browned. While your pork is browning, cut your apples and onions into pieces, I like smaller bite size pieces but you can also do larger wedges, it's up to you. Mix all your seasonsings  together. Once your pork is done, put on a separate plate and put to the side for now. Add another 1-2 tablespoons of oil to your pan and add your apples and onions, once they start to soften sprinkle with about a teaspoon of your seasoning mixture and stir. While your apples and onions are cooking rub your pork tenderloin generously with your mustard, you can use your hands or a basting brush depending on how hot the meat is. Once that's done sprinkle all sides of your pork with the seasoning mixture. Don't forget to keep stiring your apples and onions so they brown evenly. While it's cooking grab your corningwear or other baking dish and coat with butter or other non-stick thing you have. When your apples and onions are almost done,  add a tablespoon of butter and stir until it's melted, once melted, dump all of it into your baking dish. Make a little bed in the middle and place your pork there, sprinkle everything with more of the seasoning mixture. Bake in a 425 degree over for 20 minutes or until your pork is done to your likeness.
That's it! I served it with a salad. I'll put below our favourite salad....

Iceberg lettuce
Red onion
Carrots
Peppers (any colour)
Almond slivers
Pecan pieces
Apple (I use golden delicious)
Cucumber
Top with Italian dressing

I didn't put any amounts because it's all to your personal preference but this is what we really enjoy in our salad.

I really hope you enjoy this recipe! Let me know what you think in the comments below! :)

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