Wicked Herb-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Juicy pork tenderloin roasted with fresh herbs and topped with a savory-sweet apple butter sauce, evoking the complex flavors and contrasts of Wicked. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, fresh rosemary, chopped, fresh thyme, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup apple butter
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create an herb rub.
Step 2: Pat dry 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin and rub the herb mixture evenly all over. Place the tenderloin on a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached and the exterior is golden.
Step 3: While the pork rests, in a small saucepan, heat 1/3 cup apple butter with 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until warm and slightly thickened.
Step 4: Slice the pork tenderloin into medallions and drizzle the warm apple butter sauce over the top before serving.