Healthy Pork Tenderloin
A healthy, fall-inspired pork dinner, made in one pan. Featuring a light savory gravy, offset by the sweet flavors of sweet potatoes, apples and dried cranberries
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- ½ tsp each salt & pepper
- 1 lb pork tenderloin cut crosswise into 1" medallions
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1" chunks
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 14 ounce can chicken broth
- 1 medium apple any red variety such as Gala or Honeycrisp, cut into thin slices
- ½ tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl, and coat each pork medallion with flour mixture. Set aside on a plate
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add pork in a single layer, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until lightly brown. Remove from pan and set aside on a plate.
- Add sweet potatoes, cranberries and chicken broth to skillet, scraping up drippings and mixing well. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 7 minutes, till potatoes are just fork tender.
- Add apples, cover and simmer for another 2 minutes or so, just until apples are softened.
- Add mustard and butter, and stir to combine. Return pork to pan and heat through. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pork tenderloins are often sold 2 pieces per package. Feel free to cook both pieces of pork, making sure to work in batches when browning the pork, and doubling the remaining ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 955mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 16233IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
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