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August 12, 2011
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Saucy Pork Tenderloin

Hearty Meat Dishes
Prep time:
10 minutes
cooking time:
10 minutes

The sweet aroma of Grandma's pork and applesauce reminded us of autumn.

The sweet aroma of Grandma's pork and applesauce reminded us of autumn.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin cutlets
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup chunky applesauce
  • 1/2 cup white-wine Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
Directions
  1. 1

    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pork cutlets and cook until no longer pink in the center, about 21/2 minutes per side. Transfer cutlets to serving plate. Cover and keep warm.

  2. 2

    Combine broth and cornstarch in small bowl; stir until smooth. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and rosemary; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in applesauce, white-wine Worcestershire sauce,

  4. 4

    raisins and broth mixture; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in whipping cream and return to a boil.

  5. 5

    Pour sauce over pork cutlets and serve immediately.

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Because pork tenderloin is such a lean cut of meat, it can dry out during cooking. To help keep the meat moist, Grandma created a lively sauce of Worcestershire, raisins, broth and cream. The delicious sauce added flavor and sealed in the juices.

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