Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb) pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • To prepare pork, rub with oil and garlic; sprinkle with 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t pepper. Place pork on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 30 minute.
  • or til meat thermometer reads 160. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
  • To prepare sauce, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add shallots and cook 1 1/2 min or til tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cider, broth, applesauce, 1/2 t salt, five spice powder, and 1/4 t pepper; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1 c (about 10 min); stir in 3 T fresh lemon juice. Serve sauce with pork.