Growing up, I was never a huge fan of tenderloins. I always thought they were dry and lacked flavor. Then I went to college, and my roommate made us a pork tenderloin one Sunday, and I was blown away by how flavorful and tender it was.
Ever since then, I have been taking her tips on how to make a tender and juicy tenderloin, and now it is one of my favorite foods.
My husband also is a big fan of this one.
This recipe is so easy to make, but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. This pork loin is so moist and flavorful that all your dinner guests will want seconds.
Could I make this recipe using pork chops?
We have only made this recipe using pork tenderloin, however, you could easily make this recipe using pork chops.
You will definitely need to adjust the cooking time, and they probably won’t be as tender or juicy, just because of the cut of meat.
We highly recommend using a pork tenderloin, but if you are looking to change up your regular pork chops, this would also work.
Does the rosemary need to be fresh?
For this recipe, we used fresh rosemary. It just has a stronger flavor and to it, and it will really cook nicely into your pork tenderloin.
We highly recommend using fresh rosemary, but dried would also work, it will just be a more subtle taste.
Would cinnamon applesauce work?
This recipe calls for 1 cup of applesauce. I have only made this using plain applesauce, but it would work nicely with cinnamon apple sauce.
The flavor will pair nicely with the meat, as well as the honey. Either applesauce would work great. We don’t really recommend fruity applesauces such as strawberry or peach apple sauce, just because that flavor with mess with it a little more, but cinnamon should work great.
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Applesauce Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pound pork tenderloin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Brown roast on all sides in skillet.
- Place roast in a shallow roasting pan.
- Combine applesauce, brown sugar, mustard, and honey and spread over roast.
- Top with rosemary and bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes (or until a thermometer inserted in tenderloin registers 155°).
Nutrition
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- roasting pan
Recipe Details
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Hey Becca! This has been a recipe my grandma has been making for years and I don't site a source if it is a family recipe as most people wouldn't know her! :) Thanks!
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Also, if you don't have anything nice to say just don't say it at all! We would really appreciate it. Thanks!
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The source of a recipe should really be cited. Credit should be given to the true source, it should not be taken.
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The true source of a recipe should really be cited. Credit should be given, not taken. Every food blog site I view always acknowledges that fact. Truly disappointed.
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Hey Kim! This is a recipe passed down from my grandma, so I didn't site the source! She gave me permission to post this as she loves our site! :) Have a great day!
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I love the recipe and appreciate your grandma for letting you share it! 😘
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If she says it's from her grandma, it's from her grandma. I don't see how it's your place to question where she got it from! If you are disappointed, there are plenty of other sites to follow! Let the people who enjoy this site enjoy it without your negativity.
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Love your recipes but I wonder if I could do this in a slow cooker?
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Hi, I was wondering if I could make this in the slow cooker??
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Delicious! Made this recipe for with a 1 lb pork tenderloin and halved the sauce recipe and it turned out amazing!
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Any tips on veggies to go with? Could I cook them with the pork in the sauce for the last few minutes?
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This looks so fun! I make a homemade chunky applesauce which I canned from this summer. Do you think that would be ok, or should I puree the chunks out? I have a Ninja slow cooker, which also has an oven option. I'm going to try and make this with the oven option. Wondering about using a chunky applesauce thought. Thanks!
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Why would you cook a tenderloin 1 1/2 hours????? It only takes 18-20 minutes for a perfectly cooked pork tenderloin. Might you be thinking about a pork loin?
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My husband loves this so much, it's definitely one of our go-to recipes!
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I love this recipe! I'm not a pork fan but my mom made this and I loved it! As a matter of fact I have this in my oven now. But I do want to comment on Becca, I looked at your website link and this recipe and that one are not the same. Similar, but not the same. Please be kind and don't negatively comment on a blog that someone puts hard work, time, and pride in. This is a wonderful recipe and I'd like to thank this blog for sharing with all of us.
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Agreed!!
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This sounds delish... but I'm not a fan of rosemary. Is there anything I could substitute it with.
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Hi there! Just curious if you think this would work ok on thick cut pork chops rather than the tenderloin?
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This dish looks incredible and will have to be one that I try for the family. Apple goes so well with pork but combining that during the cooking process is a great idea! Thanks a lot :)
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Just made it with mashed potatoes and green beans and pour the sauce over the potatoes super yummy
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My kids and husband loved this recipe. We will be making this alot! We used our homemade chunky apple sauce and it was delicous. Thank you so much for the recipe!
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I would love to try this recipe but I need nutrition facts. Is there somewhere on your blog I could find them?
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Can you make this recipe in an Instant Pot?
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This is delicious and I’ll certainly make it again. You should look at the baking time, though. Mine took 18 minutes, and would have been burnt solid if I’d left it in for 75 minutes.
