APPLE STUFFED TENDERLOIN WITH CINNAMON RAISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Cut a pocket in the side of the tenderloin by cutting a lengthwise slit from one side to almost the other side and stopping about 1/2 inch from each of the tapered ends.
• Set the tenderloin aside.
• Finely shred the peel from the oranges and set aside.
• Then squeeze 3 tablespoons of juice from the oranges.
• In a medium bowl, combine the orange juice and apples.
• Set the apple mixture aside.
• Spray an unheated small skillet with no-stick spray.
• Add the onions.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
• Then add the onions and bread crumbs to the apple mixture.
• Toss until combined.
• Spoon the bread mixture into the pocket of the tenderloin.
• Securely close the pocket with wooden toothpicks.
• Place the tenderloin on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Insert a meat thermometer into the meat portion only.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the thermometer registers 160 degrees.
• Let stand about 5 minutes before slicing.
• To make the sauce: In a small saucepan, use a wire whisk to stir together 2 tablespoons of the apple juice and the cornstarch.
• Then stir in the remaining apple juice.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until boiling.
• Stir in the reserved orange peel and cinnamon.
• Add the raisins and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• To serve, slice the tenderloin.
• Spoon the sauce over the slices.