Roasted Pork Tenderloins With Sweet Apple Gravy

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Rachael Ray"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 - 2 3⁄4 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and connective tissue
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 8 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed and coarsely chopped
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs, left whole
• salt
• black pepper
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 1 cup apple juice or 1 cup apple cider
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

directions

1. Preheat oven to 475°.
2. Rub tenderloins with olive oil, the chopped thyme, and a liberal amount of salt and pepper.
3. Brush a rimmed baking sheet or broiler pain with oil; arrange the tenderloins on the pan.
4. Roast in the over for 25 minutes (they will still be slightly pink inside; if you prefer well done, cook an additional 5 minutes).
5. Make the sweet apple gravy: preheat a skillet over med-high heat with the butter.
6. When the butter melts, add in the onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, whole thyme sprigs, and a little salt and pepper; cook/stir 5-8 minutes, until the onions start to take on some color.
7. Sprinkle with the flour; continue to cook 1 minute.
8. Whisk in the wine and apple juice; bring mixture to a bubble; add in stock.
9. Bring that up to a simmer and continue to cook the gravy over medium heat until it is thick.
10. Discard thyme stems, then stir in the chopped chives.
11. To assemble: slice tenderloins thin and pile the meat on a platter; drizzle the slices with the gravy.

Reviews

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This was excellent.