A classic combo, reimagined.

Serve it with your favoriteBrussels sproutsrecipe and you have a perfectfall dinner.

Sprinkle pepper mixture over pork; let stand at room temperature until ready to cook.

Southern Living Pork Tenderloin with Apples in the pan ready to serve

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Place pork tenderloin in center of skillet, and arrange sliced apples and shallot on both sides of pork.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Remove from oven; turn tenderloin.

Stir apple mixture, and drizzle with 1/4 cup of the apple cider.

Transfer pork to a cutting board, reserving apple mixture in skillet, and let rest 10 minutes.

Stir in zest, thyme, and remaining 1/4 cup apple cider and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Bring to a simmer over medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.

Slice pork, and return to skillet, spooning pan sauce over pork.

Garnish with additional thyme.