Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 4 medium golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, sliced 1/3 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 large shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup calvados or 1/4 cup other apple brandy
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup good quality apple cider

Instructions

1. Place pork slices between plastic wrap. Using mallet, pound pork slices to 1/4-inch thickness. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)

2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apples and sugar to skillet and sauté until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Set aside.

3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in another heavy large skillet over high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Add pork to skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; keep warm.

4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and thyme and sauté 2 minutes. Add Calvados and boil until reduced to glaze, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in cream and cider; boil until mixture thickens to sauce consistency, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Reheat apples, if necessary. Arrange a few pork slices on each plate. Spoon sauce over. Top generously with sautéed apple slices and serve.