Holiday Spiced Apples with Dry Rub Pork Tenderloin

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Treat your family to the flavors of the holidays with these comforting recipes.  The apples can be made in advance and warmed up prior to serving.  They would also taste great served with pork chops.  Enjoy!

Spiced Apples

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 4 Granny Smith apples peeled and cut in fairly large slices
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup shallots minced
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup Calvados (apple liquor) if you don't use increase apple cider by 1/4 cup
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large non-stick frying pan.
  • Add shallots and sauté for about 2 minutes.
  • Add apples and cook until they start to get soft.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and thickened.

 

Dry Rub Pork Tenderloin**

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 Tbsp ground corriander
  • 1 tsp celery salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Take pork tenderloin out of the refrigerator one hour before grilling.
  • Combine all spices in a small bowl.
  • Brush olive oil over both pieces of pork tenderloin. Sprinkle spices over pork and rub in with your fingers.
  • Heat grill and place tenderloins on grates.* Grill until internal temperature reaches 150°F. Let rest for 10 minutes until carving into 1/2 inch slices.

Notes

*You can also bake the pork tenderloin in a preheated 350-degree oven.  Prior to baking, sear the pork in olive oil until brown on all sides. Place in the oven and cook for around 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees.
**This rub recipe is from the Food Network.

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