Black Garlic Balsamic Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Apples & Shallots

Serves 4–6 | Prep 15 minutes | Cook 30 minutes

Tender roasted pork with a savory black garlic balsamic glaze, paired with sweet caramelized apples and shallots.

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs pork tenderloin

  • ¾ cup MOB Black Garlic Balsamic Sauce, divided

  • 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced into wedges

  • 3 shallots, peeled and quartered

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

  • ½ tsp kosher salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.

  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. Sear pork on all sides until golden, approximately 5–6 minutes total.

  5. Remove pork briefly. Add remaining olive oil, butter, apples, and shallots to the skillet.

  6. Cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly caramelized.

  7. Add garlic and thyme, stirring for 30 seconds.

  8. Return pork to the skillet and brush with ½ cup MOB Black Garlic Balsamic Sauce.

  9. Add chicken broth around the pork and transfer skillet to the oven.

  10. Roast for 15–20 minutes, or until pork reaches 145°F internally.

  11. Remove pork and rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

  12. Warm remaining MOB Sauce and drizzle over sliced pork, apples, and shallots.

Chef's Tip: Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted parsnip purée to balance the savory balsamic flavors.