Pork Normandy

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   Heat butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
3. 3
   Place pork tenderloin in butter, and brown on both sides.
4. 4
   Remove from skillet, and set aside.
5. 5
   Stir in onions, and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
6. 6
   Stir in apple, and cook until golden brown.
7. 7
   Stir in flour; cook about 30 seconds.
8. 8
   In a bowl, stir together stock and apple cider.
9. 9
   Stir into skillet, and bring to a boil.
10. 10
    Return tenderloin to skillet.
11. 11
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12. 12
    Cover skillet.
13. 13
    Bake in preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes.
14. 14
    Remove tenderloin to a cutting board, and cut into 1 1/2-inch slices.
15. 15
    Pour the sauce, including the onions and apples, into a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
16. 16
    Return the sauce to the pan, and reheat over medium-low; stir in 2 tablespoons cream, and heat until warm.
17. 17
    Serve sauce spooned over sliced tenderloin.