Description
Discover a delicious recipe for Apple Butter Tenderloin that will satisfy your taste buds. Learn how to create this flavorful dish with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin (about 900 grams)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (120 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (55 grams)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (1 gram)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger (2 grams)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (15 milliliters)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels.
- Season the beef with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the applesauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground ginger.
- Pour the applesauce mixture into the skillet, stirring to combine with any browned bits.
- Return the beef to the skillet, coating it with the sauce.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Roast the beef for 25-30 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the beef rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the beef tenderloin and serve with the apple butter sauce.
Notes
- Enhance the sweetness of the sauce by adding extra brown sugar to the applesauce mixture.
- Allow the cooked to rest before serving to improve tenderness and flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning in the sauce to suit your taste, adding more cinnamon or ginger for a bolder taste.