Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Figs
Tender, juicy pork tenderloin roasted with figs, apples, and carrots.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 lbs pork tenderloin (2 pork tenderloins about 1 1/2 pounds each)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 shallots minced ( or 1/2 an onion)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 apples peeled and sliced ( 3 apples if they are small)
- 8 dried figs sliced (about 1/2 cup sliced figs)
- 5 large carrots sliced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put 1 Tablespoon of olive oil into a large cast iron casserole or dutch oven. I used a 3.6 quart cast iron casserole pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork tenderloin with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Put the seasoned pork into the pan and sear it for 2-3 minutes on each side. Then, remove the tenderloins from the pan, place on a plate and set it aside.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, put the minced garlic and onion into the pan and mix it into the oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the carrots, mushrooms, figs, apple slices and 3 Tablespoons of water to the pan, mix and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Push the fruits and veggies a bit to the side of the pan to make room for the pork. Sprinkle the top of the pork with 1 teaspoon of rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon of thyme.
- Top the dutch oven with a lid and place into the oven. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of tenderloins reads at least 145 degrees F.
Notes
- I like using Golden Delicious or Honeycrisp apples because they hold their shape more than other varieties while cooking.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 1351mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 8536IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg