APPLE STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN

FOR THE APPLE STUFFING:
2 tbsp. butter
2 apples(mcintosh, rome or empire), peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1 tsp. oregano
FOR THE TENDERLOIN:
1 pound pork tenderloin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
FOR THE GLAZE:
4 tbsp. maple syrup
2 tbsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. brown mustard
TO SERVE (OPTIONAL):
apple sauce
mashed potatoes

TO PREPARE THE APPLE STUFFING:
Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add apple and onion and saute till light brown and soft, about 5 minutes.

Add breadcrumbs and oregano and toss with the apple onion mixture until moist. Remove from heat; set aside.

TO PREPARE THE TENDERLOIN:
Split tenderloin almost in half lengthwise; pound to about 1/2 inch thick.

Salt and pepper the inside of tenderloin and spread apple stuffing over surface. Roll tenderloin lengthwise and tie with kitchen string.

Reheat skillet over medium heat. Add oil and brown pork on all sides. Place in baking dish.

TO PREPARE THE GLAZE:
Make the glaze by combining the maple syrup, vinegar, brown sugar, and mustard. Pour 1/4 of glaze over pork.

Bake in preheated 375 degree F degree oven for 45 minutes. Baste again every 15 minutes until done. Let stand out of oven for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with apple sauce and mashed potatoes.