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Roasted Pork Tenderloin in an Apple Cider Sauce
2 (3/4-lb) pork tenderloins
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 (1/2-lb) Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and each cut into
16 wedges
1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup apple cider
1/2 teaspoon arrowroot
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Pat tenderloins dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat
oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until
hot but not smoking, then brown tenderloins on all sides, turning
with tongs, about 5 minutes total. (If the handle of your skillet
is not ovenproof, wrap handle in a triple layer of foil, shiny side
out.) Transfer skillet to upper third of oven and roast until a
thermometer inserted diagonally into center of meat registers 155°F,
12 to 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a platter and let stand, loosely covered with
foil, 15 minutes before slicing.
• While meat is standing, heat butter in same skillet (handle
will be hot) over moderately high heat until foam subsides. Add
apple wedges and sauté, turning occasionally, until tender
and golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer apples to a plate, then
add chicken broth and cider to skillet.
• Bring to a boil over high heat and meanwhile whisk together
arrowroot and water in a small bowl. Whisk arrowroot mixture into
sauce and boil until thickened and reduced to about 1 cup, about
5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in vinegar, measured salt and
pepper, and any juices that have accumulated on platter.
Cut meat into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve topped with apples
and sauce.
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