Apple and Balsamic-Glazed Pork

Our goal for tonight’s meal was to avoid a trip to the grocery store before Thanksgiving break (and of course to cook and enjoy a wonderful dinner!). We had a Gala apple, fresh thyme left over from a weekend meal, and just enough pork tenderloin for two in the freezer. We crossed our fingers and hoped this combination would be good. While we were cooking, the smells reassured us that it would be! A bit to our surprise, the blend of flavors was nearly perfect.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ onion, thinly sliced
• 8 oz pork tenderloin
• 1 apple, sliced
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup orange juice
• ½ tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

Cut pork into 6 equal slices. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the pork and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes. Turn slices over and cook about 2 minutes more or until slightly pink. Remove the pork from the pan.

Add onion and thyme to the skillet. Once onions are golden brown, add the apples and sauté for two minutes. Stir in the orange juice.

Place the pork back in the skillet. Reduce to medium-low heat and cook until the apples have softened, about 5-7 minutes. Pour balsamic vinegar evenly over the pork slices.

Yield: 2 servings