Recipe:Maple Brined Pork Tenderloin with Apples, Sage and Mustard Seed Jus
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Brining Time: 24 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
The perfect mix of sweet and savory highlights this most tender cut of pork.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
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ANTIBIOTIC-FREE PORK TENDERLOIN
1.00 lbsQty 2$5.97 -
Small Red Apples, sliced with skin on
Qty 3 -
Whole Sage Leaves
Qty 6 -
Whole Grain Mustard
Qty 1 tsp. -
Butter
Qty 3 Tbsp. -
Apple Cider
Qty 3/4 Cup -
Coarse Sea Salt
1 BottleQty To taste$5.38 -
For The Brine:
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Kosher Salt
Qty 1/4 Cup -
Maple Syrup
Qty 1/2 Cup -
Apple Cider
Qty 1 Qt. -
Water
Qty 1 Qt. -
Juniper Berries or Whole Allspice
Qty 12 -
Sage Leaves, finely chopped
Qty 12
Cooking
Instructions
For the brine:
- Put all ingredients for the brine in large pot. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Allow to cool completely in the refrigerator.
- In a glass rectangular dish, place pork tenderloins and enough brine to cover. Make sure it is completely covered with liquid. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 12-24 hours.
For the pork:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove pork tenderloin from brine and pat dry. 2. In a large skillet, melt 1 Tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add pork tenderloins and sear on both sides. Place in an oven tray and roast for 20-25 minutes or until thermometer reads an internal temperature of 145°F.*
- While tenderloin is roasting, and in the same cooking skillet, add the rest of the butter. Sauté the sliced apples for 1 minute, add sage leaves and mustard seeds. Stir and transfer to a plate.
- Add apple cider and honey to skillet. Using a whisk, scrape the particles in the bottom of the pan. Add ¼ tsp. of salt and 1 Tbsp. of butter.
- Slice pork tenderloin, arrange on platter, garnish with apples and sage mix and pour some sauce on top of the slices.
*USDA recommends cooking pork to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F