Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fuji Apple-Dijon Glaze & Garlicky Green Beans
A weeknight grill win: juicy pork tenderloin with a sweet-tart apple pan-glaze (made right on the stove) plus quick sautéed green beans with garlic. Winter apples in WA make this taste extra fresh and seasonal.
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- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin (1 lb) 1 lb $3.99 (sale)
- Simple Truth Organic® Fuji Apples – 2 Pound Bag 1 large apple (about 8 oz), grated or finely diced $4.99
- Fresh Onions – Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion (3 lb bag) 1/4 onion, finely diced $5.49
- Kroger® Fresh Trimmed Green Beans Bag (12 oz) 12 oz $4.49
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 2 cloves, minced (divided) $2.79
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Butter (optional) 1 tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar) 1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard 1 tsp
- Honey or brown sugar 1–2 tsp (optional, to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Dried rosemary or thyme 1 tsp
Instructions
- Prep: Trim silver skin from tenderloin if needed. Pat dry and season all over with salt, pepper, and rosemary/thyme. Set grill for medium-high heat (about 400–450°F).
- Start the apple glaze (stove): In a small saucepan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add onion and a pinch of salt; cook 2–3 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic clove for 30 seconds.
- Simmer the glaze: Add grated/diced apple, 2–3 tbsp water, vinegar, Dijon, and honey (if using). Simmer 6–10 minutes, stirring, until jammy. Whisk in butter if using. Taste and adjust salt/acid/sweetness.
- Grill the pork: Grill tenderloin 14–18 minutes total, turning every 3–4 minutes, until it reaches 145°F in the thickest part. During the last 2 minutes, brush with some apple glaze to lacquer. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cook green beans (stove): While pork rests, sauté green beans in a skillet on medium-high with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Cook 5–7 minutes until crisp-tender and blistered. Add remaining minced garlic for the last 30 seconds; toss and remove from heat.
- Serve: Slice pork into medallions. Spoon extra apple glaze over the top and serve with garlicky green beans.
Health notes: ~550–700 kcal/person. Lean protein; good fiber if you keep skins on apples and add extra beans. Glaze has a bit of sweetness—easy to reduce if desired.
Drink pairing: Wine: Washington Riesling (dry/off-dry) or a crisp WA Chardonnay. Beer: a crisp pilsner.