Pork with Squash and Apples
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 2 1 -pound pork tenderloins, trimmed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cooking apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon honey mustard
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Mix the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon garlic and the sage in a bowl.
- Rub over the pork and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the squash, apples, onion, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic, the honey mustard, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
- Spread out on a long sheet of foil.
- Add the rosemary and 3 tablespoons butter, then bring the ends of the foil together and crimp to seal into a packet.
- Place the packet on a baking sheet and roast on the upper rack until tender, 30 to 35 minutes.
- Poke holes in the packet to release steam.
- Meanwhile, heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, then brown the pork on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons water and scrape up any browned bits from the pan, then transfer the skillet to the lower oven rack and roast until a thermometer registers 150, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
- Return the skillet to medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup water, scrape up any browned bits and simmer about 2 minutes.
- Slice the pork and drizzle with the pan juices.
- Serve with the squash and apples.
- Per serving: Calories 487; Fat 22 g (Saturated 12 g); Cholesterol 164 mg; Sodium 367 mg; Carbohydrate 25 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 47 g
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
nutmeg, garlic, fresh sage, pork, kosher salt, butternut squash, cooking apples, red onion, honey, rosemary, unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pork-with-squash-and-apples-recipe.html (may not work)