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This is plain food done nicely, with just 8 ingredients to gather. If you don't typically cook in your microwave, the method for making the quick applesauce might inspire you to rethink that position.

You’ll need an instant-read thermometer for monitoring the pork.

Serve with pan-grilled cabbage wedges.

Adapted from “Eat Your Heart Out: The Look Good, Feel Good, Silver Lining Cookbook,” by Dean Sheremet (Countryman Press, 2016).

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4

Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  • Step 2

    Place a large cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat. While it’s getting hot, trim the silver skin and visible fat from the exterior of the pork tenderloin.

  • Step 3

    Finely chop the rosemary and oregano leaves.

  • Step 4

    Rub the oil all over the meat, then season liberally with salt and pepper. Sprinkle all but 1/2 teaspoon of the herbs on the tenderloin, rolling it to catch all sides. Place in the pan; sear for about 3 minutes, turning to get some browning on all sides, then transfer the pan to the oven; roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until the thermometer registers 145 degrees when inserted into the center of the meat.

  • Step 5

    Meanwhile, peel and core the apples, then cut them into very thin slices, placing them in a microwave-safe bowl as you work. Cover tightly with plastic wrap (making sure the wrap doesn't touch the fruit), then place the bowl in the microwave and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes and 15 seconds. If the apples look as if they’ve softened, poke a few holes in the wrap to release the steam. If not, rewrap as tightly as possible and microwave on HIGH in 10-second increments, as needed.

  • Step 6

    Transfer the skillet or pan to the stove top (off the heat) so the pork tenderloin can rest while you make the cherry applesauce.

  • Step 7

    Carefully discard the wrap; place the cooked apples in a blender or food processor along with the cherry preserves (to taste). Puree/blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the mixture as needed. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of herbs.

  • Step 8

    Cut the tenderloin crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; serve warm, with the cherry applesauce on the side.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving

    • Calories

      290

    • Fat

      8 g

    • Saturated Fat

      2 g

    • Carbohydrates

      27 g

    • Sodium

      410 mg

    • Cholesterol

      70 mg

    • Protein

      29 g

    • Fiber

      2 g

    • Sugar

      23 g

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from “Eat Your Heart Out: The Look Good, Feel Good, Silver Lining Cookbook,” by Dean Sheremet (Countryman Press, 2016).

    Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.

    Published January 25, 2016

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