Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples
This Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples dish is a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The tenderloin is coated in a sweet and savory marinade made with coconut aminos, honey, garlic, ginger, and spices, and then roasted in the oven until cooked through. The apples are roasted alongside the tenderloin and add a touch of sweetness and acidity to the dish. The whole thing is finished off with a sprinkling of chopped rosemary for a touch of freshness. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
The story of this Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples dish begins in the kitchens of 19th-century China. At that time, pork tenderloin was a popular ingredient in many Chinese dishes, and it was often cooked in a sweet and savory sauce. The addition of roasted apples to the dish is a more recent innovation, but it's one that adds a wonderful touch of sweetness and acidity to the dish. Over the years, this dish has become a staple of Chinese-American cuisine, and it's now enjoyed by people of all cultures around the world.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, chopped
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pat pork tenderloin dry and place it in a baking dish.
  4. Brush the tenderloin with the marinade.
  5. Arrange the apple slices around the tenderloin.
  6. Drizzle olive oil over the apples and tenderloin.
  7. Roast in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pork tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
  9. Garnish with chopped rosemary before serving.
Why It Works
  • The combination of sweet and savory flavors in the marinade creates a delicious crust on the pork tenderloin.
  • The roasted apples add a touch of sweetness and acidity to the dish, which balances out the richness of the pork.
  • The rosemary adds a touch of freshness to the dish and helps to brighten up the flavors.