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Perfect Brown Butter Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin Recipe with Roasted Vegetables for Easy Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring tender pork tenderloin glazed with a nutty brown butter apple cider sauce, served alongside caramelized roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.25 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup baby carrots, peeled
  • 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 1 cup red potatoes, quartered
  • 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Trim any silver skin or excess fat. Season generously with salt and pepper all over.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the pork and sear on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Let it melt and foam, swirling occasionally until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the minced garlic to the brown butter and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Pour in the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to combine and let the glaze simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return the pork to the skillet, spoon some glaze over the top, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 15-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Meanwhile, toss baby carrots, Brussels sprouts, red potatoes, and red onion wedges with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet.
  8. Place the vegetables in the oven alongside the pork during the last 20-25 minutes of roasting. Stir halfway through to promote even browning.
  9. Once the pork is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  10. Serve the pork slices drizzled with the apple cider brown butter glaze alongside the roasted vegetables. Spoon any pan juices over everything for extra flavor.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much, add a splash of apple cider or water to loosen it. Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F for safe and juicy results. Rest pork after cooking to keep it tender. Roast vegetables in a single layer for best caramelization. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil, but flavor will differ.

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Keywords: pork tenderloin, brown butter, apple cider glaze, roasted vegetables, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food, quick pork recipe

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