Serves 4
1 1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp ground star anise
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp all spice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
5 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
zest of 1 orange
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Combine the spices and set aside.
3.
Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper on all sides. Add two
tablespoons of vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
Sear the tenderloin in the skillet, about a minute on each side. Remove
to work surface and coat all sides with the spice mix.
4.
Place spicce-rubbed tenderloin in a baking dish and roast in the oven to
15 to 20 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 145
degreses F.
5. Meanwhile, melt one tablespoon of butter to
the same skillet and cook the apples for about 8 to 10 minutes until
fork tender. Turn of the stove and stir in the orange zest. Serves
slices of the pork tenderloin topped with the warm apples.
