• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Urban Bliss Life logo

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • contact
  • shop
  • cookbooks
  • cooking classes
  • resources
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • 30-Minute Meals
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Appetizer Recipes
    • Asian recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Cookie Recipes
    • Dairy-free Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Entertaining Recipes
    • Filipino Recipes
    • Gluten-Free Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Holiday Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • 5 Ingredients
    • Kid-Friendly Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Make-Ahead Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Soup Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Cocktail Recipes
    • Dog Treats
  • Wine
    • Oregon Wine Guide
    • Washington Wine
    • California Wine
    • Food and Wine Pairing
    • Wine Country
    • Wine Tips & Wine Pairings
  • Travel
    • Europe
      • Greece
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Liechtenstein
      • The Netherlands
      • Switzerland
      • The UK (United Kingdom)
    • Canada
    • USA travel
      • California
      • Colorado
      • Hawaii
      • Idaho
      • Montana
      • Nevada
      • New Mexico
      • New York
      • Oregon Travel Ideas
      • Utah
      • Washington
      • New Orleans
    • Travel Gear
    • Japan
    • Travel Tips
    • Hotels
    • Family Travel
  • Restaurants
  • About
    • Work With Urban Bliss Life
    • Press
    • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Fall Recipes
  • All Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About
  • Work With Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard Cider, Apples and Sage

    Published: October 20, 2017 / Updated: March 9, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard Cider, Apples and Sage

    21 shares
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Succulent pork tenderloin is marinated in fall flavors then grilled to perfection in this recipe for Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sage.

    Grilled Hard Cider Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sage recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com
    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard Cider, Apples and Sage on UrbanBlissLife.com

    It was a bone chilling 35 degrees when I left for the gym before dawn the other day. Daylight was just starting to break through the darkness; the trees poked through the layers of fog as if they were stretching out their branches to greet the day.

    I love the fall, but why is it so cold already?? I clearly could never live in Boston again, where 35 degrees in the coming months will be considered warm. My skin has been winterized enough to withstand mild Portland weather.

    With the cold and the rain, our outdoor grill is now under cover. That doesn't mean we can't still enjoy the juicy bold flavors that only grilling can bring out. Earlier this week, during another rain-soaked, grey afternoon, I got to play with my latest kitchen toy: the Finex 15" Lean Grill Pan.

    Finex Cookware Lean Grill Pan on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Isn't she SO pretty??! I love this grill pan so much already and can't wait to use it again for Sunday breakfast!

    I decided to whip up some grilled pork tenderloin for this pan's inaugural adventure.

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard Cider, Apples and Sage

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard Cider, Apples and Sage on cast-iron pan

    I started by marinating the pork tenderloin in a mixture of hard cider, olive oil, fresh sage, garlic, salt and pepper.

    apple slices on grill

    Then I cut up some Granny Smith apples (but you can use any local firm apple for this), and grilled them up just enough to get some nice grill marks on each slice.

    The grilled apples filled my kitchen with an AMAZING scent of fall!

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard Cider, Apples and Sage

    After removing the apples, I replaced them with the pork tenderloin on the grill pan.

    Finex Cookware Lean Grill Pan on UrbanBlissLife.com

    I love how my new Finex Lean Grill Pan slats are wider than most grill pans -- they're true BBQ width! This made it super easy to clean afterward - not to mention, the domed drainage base channels excess fat away from the food, leaving the meat full of flavor without the fat.

    The pork grilled up BEAUTIFULLY!

    Slices of Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sage

    After the pork has nicely browned on each side, I finished cooking the pork by moving the grill pan directly to the oven.

    Toward the end, I added fresh sage and the apples back to the grill while the cooked pork was resting, to allow the flavors to all meld together nicely for a few minutes.

    This is an awesome grilled pork tenderloin dish to make on a cold fall or winter night. The hard cider combined with the fresh grilled apples makes this dish SING of fall flavors! And the sage adds an earthy savory touch to each bite.

    And the best part: you get the big, juicy flavors of grilling but can do so indoors, with a grill pan!

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard Cider, Apples and Sage Recipe

    Grilled Hard Cider Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sage recipe on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Hard Cider, Apples and Sage

    5 from 1 vote
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    PRINT PIN RATE

    Ingredients

    • 1 pork tenderloin between 1.5 and 2 ounces
    • 1 cup hard cider
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped sage leaves
    • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
    • salt pepper
    • 1 medium Granny Smith apple or other firm apple, peeled,cored, and sliced into ¼" thick slices

    Instructions

    • Add hard cider, olive oil, sage, and garlic in a large ziplock bag, and add the pork tenderloin. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    • Meanwhile, slice the apples.
    • Heat a grill pan over your stove over medium heat. Brush 1 Tablespoon olive oil over grill pan.
    • Using tongs, add apple slices to grill pan and grill each side until you get nice grill marks (takes just about 1-1 minutes per side). Remove apple slices and set aside on a plate.
    • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
    • After the pork has marinated for at least 1 hour, remove and grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
    • Once each side is nicely browned, move grill pan to the oven and roast for about 10 more minutes.
    • Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve immediately.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

    Thanks to Finex Cookware for partnering with me on this post! All opinions and photos are, as always, my own. 

    « Jacksonville, Oregon Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Stay, and Play
    Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites »
    21 shares

    Get recipes, travel tips, deals and more delivered to your inbox!

      Reader Interactions

      Comments

      1. Nicole | BBQ Smoker Bites says

        November 11, 2017 at 2:56 am

        This looks yummy. I like to add onions to my apple mixture as well.

        Reply
      « Older Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

      Primary Sidebar

      Marlynn Jayme Schotland 2021 profile pic

      Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I'm Marlynn - a cookbook author, writer, photographer, and mom of two teenagers + a lovable lab retriever. Here you'll find my fast, easy, and delicious recipes, wine pairings, and travel guides. I hold a WSET 2 with Distinction in wine, and am a member of Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).

      More about me →

      Featured In

      Urban Bliss Life Press Featured In graphic

      Dads & Grads Recipes

      • BBQ bacon burger
        BBQ Bacon Burger
      • honey garlic chicken skewers
        Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
      • closeup photo of air fryer corn ribs stacked on top of one another with drizzled mayo and chopped cilantro.
        Air Fryer Corn Ribs
      • closeup of Filipino BBQ pork skewers with cilantro leaves
        Filipino Pork BBQ

      New Recipes

      • pile of air fryer pork belly bites on a white serving platter with bay leaves on a blue background.
        Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites
      • white basmati rice in a blue bowl on green plate.
        Instant Pot Basmati Rice
      • Thai basil beef with red peppers, green onions, and white rice.
        Thai Basil Beef
      • plate of Instant Pot country style ribs and mashed potatoes with herbs.
        Instant Pot Country Style Ribs

      New Travel Tips

      • photos of Depoe Bay, Cannon Beach, Tillamook Oregon with title text that reads "Best Oregon Coast Towns."
        Best Oregon Coast Towns
      • photos of waterfalls, vineyard grapes, haystack rock at cannon beach, and mount hood with title text that reads 35+ day trips from Portland, Oregon.
        35+ Day Trips from Portland
      • glass of red wine next to a bottle of Bells Up Winery pinot noir.
        Bells Up Winery
      • The Prayer Hall of Wat Chalong temple in Phuket, Thailand.
        Wat Chalong Temple
      • Twitter
      • Facebook
      • Pinterest
      • Instagram
      • YouTube

      Footer

      ↑ back to top

      logos of media outlets that have featured urban bliss life.

      Recipes

      • 30-Minute Meals
      • 5-Ingredients
      • Air Fryer
      • Asian
      • Dairy-Free
      • Pasta
      • Seafood

      About

      • About
      • FAQs
      • Privacy & Accessibility Policy
      • Terms & Conditions

      Contact

      • Contact
      • Work with me

      As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
      Copyright © 2022 Urban Bliss Life

      All rights reserved. You may not use any photos or recipes on this site for any personal or commercial use without my express written permission.