Honey-Glazed Appalachian Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Juicy pork tenderloin brushed with a honey-mustard glaze and roasted alongside tart apples for a balance of sweet and savory flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 medium granny smith apples, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
4 fresh thyme sprigs

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin dry and season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Sear pork tenderloin on all sides for about 3 minutes per side until browned. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 3 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Step 3: Brush half of the honey-mustard glaze evenly over the pork. Arrange 2 medium cored and sliced Granny Smith apple wedges and 4 fresh thyme sprigs around the pork in the skillet.
Step 4: Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, brushing the pork with remaining glaze halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from oven and let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the roasted apples.