New England Pork Tenderloin

This simple roasted tenderloin is perfect for a quick autumn weeknight meal. Serve with Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onion and warm dinner rolls.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 whole pork tenderloin, about one pound
1/4 cup apple jelly
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 tart red apples, unpeeled, cored, thinly sliced

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. In small bowl, combine apple jelly, lemon juice and pumpkin spice; blend well.
3. Place pork tenderloin in shallow roasting pan, brush with half of the apple jelly mixture.
4. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 155°F (approximately 65°C). Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Place apple slices on broiler pan; brush with remaining apple jelly mixture. Broil 5 to 6 inches from heat for about 5 minutes or until apples slices are tender.
6. Slice tenderloin; serve with apple slices.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 226 calories Protein 24 grams Fat 4 grams Sodium 61 milligrams Cholesterol 67 milligrams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.