Nothing complements pork like the flavor of apples; here the fruit is sautéed with leeks and honey. This recipe calls for roasting an extra tenderloin; serve one with the apples, and reserve one for use in a recipe on the following page.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each), trimmed of excess fat

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　2 leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, washed well and dried

　　1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds

　　3 Gala apples, cored, halved lengthwise and then crosswise, and cut 1/4 inch thick

　　1 tablespoon honey

　　1 teaspoon sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar

　　

Step 1

Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat source. On a rimmed baking sheet, rub pork with 1 tablespoon oil; generously season with salt and pepper. Broil until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145°F, 14 to 18 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate. Cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest 10 minutes (internal temperature will rise about 5 degrees as it sits).

　　

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Add leeks and fennel seeds; cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks are tender, about 6 minutes. Add apples, and cook, tossing, until just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice pork, and serve with apples and leeks.

　　

Storing Leftovers

Step 3

If you are saving a cooked pork tenderloin, let it cool completely before covering tightly and refrigerating up to 2 days. Slice or shred when ready to use.

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