_Picture this_ – You’re about to discover a mouthwatering recipe that’s been turning heads in our local food scene, and honey, let me tell you – this Maple Bourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Apples is absolutely to die for! 💁♀️
Y’all, I’ve been cooking for years, but when I first tried this recipe at my bestie’s dinner party, I literally had to fan myself – it was that good! Now, I’m sharing this little piece of heaven with you because keeping it to myself would just be plain selfish.
Let’s get cooking, shall we?
What you’ll need (trust me on these ingredients):
– 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
– 3 local honey crisp apples
– 1/4 cup real maple syrup
– 2 tablespoons bourbon (or apple juice if you’re keeping it alcohol-free)
– 4 tablespoons butter
– Fresh rosemary and thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
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Now, let’s make some magic happen:
1. Season those tenderloins like you mean it! Rub them down with salt, pepper, and finely chopped herbs.
1. Heat up a cast-iron skillet (my grandmother’s secret weapon) until it’s smoking hot. Sear the meat on all sides until it’s golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
1. While that’s happening, slice those apples into thick wedges – and no, they don’t need to be perfect. We’re going for rustic-chic here!
1. Pop the pork into a preheated 375°F oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches 145°F internal temperature.
1. Here comes the fun part! In another pan, melt that butter until it’s bubbling (like your excitement for this dish!). Toss in those apple slices and let them get all golden and caramelized.
1. For the finale, mix maple syrup and bourbon in a small bowl. When the pork is done, brush it generously with this heavenly mixture and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
Serve those gorgeous slices of pork over the caramelized apples, and drizzle any remaining glaze over the top. I usually pair this with roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh green beans, but you do you, boo!
Listen, y’all – I’d love to hear how this recipe turned out for you! Drop a comment below and tell me if it made your taste buds dance like mine did. And pretty please with maple syrup on top, don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your family think you secretly enrolled in culinary school!
One last thing – this recipe is perfect for those nights when you want to feel fancy without spending hours in the kitchen. Because let’s be real, we’ve all got better things to do than slave over a stove all day (like browsing more recipes on my Newsbreak page, am I right? 😉).
Share this with your food-loving friends, and let’s create a community of home chefs who aren’t afraid to add a little sparkle to their dinner routine! Until next time, keep cooking with love (and maybe a little sass)! 💋
