Applesauce Honey Pork Tenderloin

Recipe for Applesauce Honey Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients:

1½ lbs. pork tenderloin
3 medium firm apples, cored and chopped
3 tbsp. fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp. coconut oil
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard, sugar free
3 tbsp. honey
Sea salt and black pepper

Directions:

1. Place oven rack in center position and preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Combine applesauce, honey, Dijon mustard, and rosemary leaves in a small bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and set aside.

3. Heat coconut oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season the pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper, to taste.

Cook until browned and evenly seared on all sides; approximately 5-10 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and spread half of the applesauce mixture all over the top and sides of the pork. Arrange the chopped apples around the sides of the pork and place in the preheated oven.

5. Roast for 20 minutes, then remove from oven and flip the pork. Brush with remaining applesauce mixture and return to the oven for another 20-25 minutes or until the pork is cooked through.

6. Remove from oven and cover loosely to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Additional Info:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 4

Pork and apples have been served together for decades. If you’re a Paleo enthusiast this  Applesauce Honey Pork Tenderloin will not disappoint.

If you want to add a bit more to the menu, try a cauliflower mash, a healthy and delicious Paleo side dish.

Enjoy this Applesauce Honey Pork Tenderloin!