Apple Butter and Pork Tenderloin

Another no-fail, great recipe from my best friend. Very tender, delicious and smells so delightful when cooking! A great company main dish - serve with my Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole. Prep. time does not include resting time.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  pork tenderloin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  apple juice
• 1⁄2 cup apple butter
• 1⁄4 cup  packed light brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Using an injection needle, inject apple juice into the the roast in multiple places.
2. Sprinkle with salt.
3. Place tenderloin in a 11x7-inch baking dish.
4. Add remaining apple juice and let stand 30 minutes or chill 2 hours.
5. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
6. Drain.
7. Stir together apple butter and remaining 4 ingredients.
8. Spread or brush over roast.
9. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees.
10. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
11. (Temperature will rise during this rest period).