_Picture this_ โ Youโre about to discover a mouthwatering recipe thatโs been turning heads in our local food scene, and honey, let me tell you โ this Maple Bourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Apples is absolutely to die for! ๐โโ๏ธ
Yโall, Iโve been cooking for years, but when I first tried this recipe at my bestieโs dinner party, I literally had to fan myself โ it was that good! Now, Iโm sharing this little piece of heaven with you because keeping it to myself would just be plain selfish.
Letโs get cooking, shall we?
What youโll need (trust me on these ingredients):
โ 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
โ 3 local honey crisp apples
โ 1/4 cup real maple syrup
โ 2 tablespoons bourbon (or apple juice if youโre keeping it alcohol-free)
โ 4 tablespoons butter
โ Fresh rosemary and thyme
โ Salt and pepper to taste
Girl, before we dive in โ if youโre loving this recipe already, make sure to follow me on Newsbreak for daily doses of deliciousness! I share everything from quick weeknight dinners to fancy-pants weekend treats.
Now, letโs 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 grandmotherโs secret weapon) until itโs smoking hot. Sear the meat on all sides until itโs golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
1. While thatโs happening, slice those apples into thick wedges โ and no, they donโt need to be perfect. Weโre going for rustic-chic here!
1. Pop the pork into a preheated 375ยฐF oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches 145ยฐF internal temperature.
1. Here comes the fun part! In another pan, melt that butter until itโs 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, yโall โ Iโd 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, donโt forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes thatโll make your family think you secretly enrolled in culinary school!
One last thing โ this recipe is perfect for those nights when you want to feel fancy without spending hours in the kitchen. Because letโs be real, weโve all got better things to do than slave over a stove all day (like browsing more recipes on my Newsbreak page, am I right? ๐).
Share this with your food-loving friends, and letโs create a community of home chefs who arenโt afraid to add a little sparkle to their dinner routine! Until next time, keep cooking with love (and maybe a little sass)! ๐
