Shelly's Recipe

Garlic-Thyme Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Cider Sauce

Category: Roasts/Tenderloins - Pork

3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 (3/4- to 1-lb.) pork tenderloins
1 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced shallots
1 cup unsweetened apple cider or juice
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Heat oven to 450. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in batches 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Place on rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Reserve skillet.

Combine oil, 2 tablespoons of the thyme and garlic; brush over tops and sides of tenderloins. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Place on cutting board; cover loosely with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Meanwhile, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shallots 3 minutes or until softened. Add cider and broth; increase heat to high. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Stir in cream; simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until slightly thickened and reduced to 1 cup. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve sauce over tenderloins.

8 servings