We had this for supper tonight. I wasn’t so sure it would be good, but it was very good! It was very tender. Erik didn’t like the sauce, but he hates applesauce. Josh and Paul both ate a number of servings.
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pork tenderloin (1 pound each)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup apple sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt if desired and pepper. Cut each tenderloin into six pieces; flatten to about 1-in. thickness. Melt butter in a large skillet. Dip pork into flour mixture; add to skillet and brown on both sides. Place in a ungreased 9 X 13 baking pan. In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Pour over pork. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
— Quick Cooking March/April 1999