Spiced Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Sauté

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Tender pork tenderloin coated in a sweet-spiced honey glaze, served with caramelized apples and rosemary for a show-stopping weeknight meal. This american-inspired pork ready in about 35 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, honey, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb pork tenderloin dry, then rub with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Heat 1 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Sear pork for 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven and roast for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  3. Step 3: While pork rests, dice 2 medium apples and melt 1 tbsp butter in the same skillet. Add apples and 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Whisk 3 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, then brush over pork during the last 5 minutes of roasting. Slice pork, serve with apple mixture, and drizzle with pan juices.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spiced Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Sauté take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spiced Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Sauté?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Sauté?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spiced Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Sauté for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Spiced Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Sauté?

American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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