Seared Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms and Apples Recipe

This Seared Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms and Apples recipe combines tender pork, earthy mushrooms, and sweet apples for an easy meal.

This Seared Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms and Apples brings together savory and sweet in one elegant dish. Tender juicy pork pairs perfectly with earthy wild mushrooms and naturally sweet apples, creating a rich flavor profile that delights the senses.

Despite its gourmet taste, this recipe is surprisingly simple to prepare. With a quick sear on the pork and a flavorful sauté of mushrooms and apples, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Serve this Seared Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms and Apples with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or steamed rice for a satisfying meal. Its balance of flavors and family-style presentation make it ideal for casual entertaining, holiday dinners, or any time you want a comforting yet refined dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 12 ounces wild mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh apples, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith or Gala
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper
• olive oil for cooking

(Serves 4)

To Prepare:

1. Remove pork from packaging and pat with paper towels. Mix cumin, onion powder, salt, paprika and pepper in a bowl and rub on all sides of pork tenderloin.
2. In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter and place over medium-high heat.
3. After two minutes add pork tenderloin and sear for 4 minutes. Flip and sear on other side for 3 minutes.
4. Move pork tenderloin to one side on pan and add onions and mushrooms, stir. Cook for 3 minutes, then add apples, stir.
5. Add 1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to mixture and stir.  Place pan in oven to finish cooking for 10-15 minutes, or until pork reads 138 degrees.
6. Remove pan from oven and place pork on cutting board. Cover with foil and allow to rest.
7. Turn heat on low under pan, add brandy and stir. Cook to reduce slightly for 2 minutes and add remaining butter, stir.
8. Slice pork and place on top of apple mixture. Sprinkle with salt and parsley. Remove from heat and serve directly from pan. Enjoy!

The leftover Seared Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms and Apples are great reheated the next day for lunch or served for another dinnertime meal as well.