You know, if you ever wanna make somethin’ real tasty, this apple glazed pork tenderloin is a good way to go. I don’t care if you’re sittin’ in a fancy kitchen or workin’ with a fire out back, this here dish works. It ain’t too hard, and you can make it with stuff you probably got around your house, as long as you got yourself some good pork and apples.
Now, first thing’s first, you gotta get yourself a nice pork tenderloin. You don’t want no tough stuff, so make sure you get a nice, tender cut. I usually rub a little salt and pepper on it—don’t go overboard, just enough to give it some flavor. If you got some garlic powder or onion powder handy, throw that on too. You ain’t gotta be fancy, just rub it in real good. Don’t worry ’bout gettin’ it perfect, it’ll turn out fine. It don’t have to be all smooth like them chefs on TV. Just rub it, real good-like.
Next thing, you heat up a big ol’ skillet. Cast iron works best, but any ol’ pan will do if that’s all you got. You wanna make it nice and hot, so the pork sizzles when it hits the pan. Throw that pork in there and let it sear for about 6 to 8 minutes. Don’t be afraid to turn it every now and then, make sure all sides get a little brown on ’em. Ain’t no rush, but don’t go too slow neither.
Once it’s got some color on it, now’s the time to put it in the oven. If you don’t have a skillet that can go in the oven, just move that pork to a bakin’ dish. Now, set your oven to about 375°F, that’s a good temperature for pork to roast slow-like. You wanna flip that pork halfway through, so it cooks nice and even. After about 14 to 18 minutes, check it with a thermometer—poke it right in the thickest part of the meat. It should read about 140°F. If it does, it’s ready to come out. Don’t overcook it, or you’ll lose all that juiciness. Pork’s best when it’s just right, not too dry, not too raw.
While your pork is roastin’, you can make that apple glaze. This here’s the fun part. Take you some apples, maybe two or three, depending on how much sauce you want. You need to peel ’em and slice ’em up. Then, put ’em in a saucepan with a little bit of apple cider. If you ain’t got cider, plain ol’ apple juice will do. Add a bit of brown sugar, maybe a teaspoon or so, and a pinch of cinnamon. Stir it all together and let it cook on low. It’ll thicken up as it simmers, and the smell will make your mouth water. Once it gets nice and thick, you can take it off the heat and set it aside till your pork’s done.
Once your pork’s out of the oven, let it rest a bit, ‘bout 5 to 10 minutes. Don’t cut into it right away or all them juices will run out, and you don’t want that. After it’s rested, pour that apple glaze all over the top. It’s like a sweet, tangy hug for your meat. The flavors blend together real nice, and that glaze just takes it to the next level. The pork’s already tender from slow cookin’, but that glaze makes it juicy and gives it a bit of sweetness to balance out the savory meat.
This here apple glazed pork tenderloin ain’t just good, it’s downright family-friendly. Everybody’s gonna want a second helping, that’s for sure. You can serve it with some mashed potatoes, or maybe some roasted vegetables if you’re feelin’ fancy. But even if you just serve it with some good bread, that pork will shine. And let me tell you, it ain’t too hard to make, even for folks who ain’t got much kitchen know-how. So don’t be shy—give it a try!
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