Apple Pork Tenderloin wrapped in Puff Pastry

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This recipe is great for Sunday night family dinner or a special occasion.   I tested this out before posting turned out fantastic.   Definitely will make this again.

Ingredients 

1 package of pork tenderloin

2 onion chopped

2 Granny Smith apple peeled and chopped

4 tablespoons butter

4 tablespoons apple juice or white juice

1 teaspoons dried thyme leaves

Salt and pepper

1 sheet of puff pastry thawed and rolled out to 13 x 13 then cut into 2 rectangle sections.

1 egg 

Here's are the steps to assemble

Brown the tenderloins in 2 tablespoons of butter seasoned with salt and pepper 



Remove from pan to cool .

Next add remaining 2 tablespoons butter,  add onions salt and pepper cook for 4 minutes until onions are soft


Add apples, thyme and apple juice or wine  and cook for additional 4 minutes until most of juices have evaporated 

 

Set aside to slightly cool.   On half of the rolled out puff pastry spoon 1/4 of the apple onion mixture in center and place 1 browned tenderloin on top.


Spoon 1/4 of apple onion mixture on top.  Brush edges with egg ( note I put a tablespoon of water in my egg before mixing)

Fold puff pastry over the pork and apples. Place seam side down on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.   Brush with remaining egg,  sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme.  Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes..



Let rest 10 minutes before slicing

Repeat steps with second tenderloin 

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