When It's Cider Season, Make This Juicy Pork Tenderloin

When I want something for dinner that is easy and makes me feel at home, I make this pork tenderloin. It comes together quickly, and apple and sage are such natural complements.

SERVING SIZE: 4-6 PREP TIME: 10 mins TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 50 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lb. pork tenderloin

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 Tablespoons olive oil

• ⅓ cup + 2 cups apple cider

• 15 leaves of fresh sage – washed, de-stemmed and torn

• ½ red delicious apple, sliced thinly

• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste

Directions

1. Whisk together the garlic, olive oil and ⅓ cup apple cider. Pour into a large sealable plastic bag. Season the pork on all sides with sea salt and a few twists of pepper. Add to the bag along with the sage and apple and shake until the pork is coated in the marinade. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours.

2. Preheat the oven to 375°.

3. Heat a large, deep ovenproof skillet on medium-high. Add the tenderloin (but not the marinade) and sear on all sides until nicely browned.

4. Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet plus the 2 cups of apple cider. Transfer to the oven and roast for 30-40 minutes until medium done (145°-150° on a meat thermometer).

5. Remove from the oven and let the pork rest on a cutting board loosely covered with foil for 5-8 minutes.

6. Slice about ½"-¾" thick and serve. Spoon the cider-sage juice over as desired.

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