Pork Tenderloin with Quick Pan Apples

This is the kind of meal you make when you want something warm and familiar, but you don’t have time to hover over the stove. Pork cooks fast, apples soften even faster, and the whole dish feels finished long before you expect it to.

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Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin, sliced into thick medallions
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• A little neutral oil or butter

For the apples

• 2 apples (sweet or lightly tart), sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• A small splash of water or apple juice
• Optional: a pinch of cinnamon or dried thyme

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Instructions

1. Season and cook the pork first. Heat oil in a pan and quickly brown the pork medallions on both sides until just cooked. Remove and keep warm.
2. Use the same pan. Add butter and apple slices directly to the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
3. Soften fast. Add a splash of water or juice, cover loosely, and cook until the apples turn tender but still hold their shape.
4. Season lightly. Add pepper and a small pinch of cinnamon or thyme if using.
5. Bring it together. Return the pork to the pan for a minute, just to warm it through and coat it in the apple juices.
6. Serve immediately, while everything is still juicy and soft.

Related recipes: Pork Tenderloin in Creamy Mustard Sauce, Pistachio Crepe Pasta with Caramelized Plums, Quick Pork & Spinach Lasagna

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Serving Ideas:

• Spoon over mashed potatoes or simple rice.
• Add a handful of sautéed greens for balance.
• Works well with crusty bread if you want to keep it simple.