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.   

Special Pork Tenderloin


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

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