Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Cinnamon Sauce

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

Juicy pork tenderloin medallions pan-seared and served with a warm, lightly spiced apple sauce perfect for Whole30. This Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, sea salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 1 lb pork tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork medallions and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove pork and keep warm.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 medium peeled and diced apple, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until apples soften and sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and return pork medallions to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Cook together for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors before serving.