3large zucchinior 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into thin noodles
1applespiralized into noodles
2cupsbean sprouts
1cupfrozen edamameshelled
Instructions
Brine:
In a medium saucepan, bring the cider, cinnamon, peppercorns, anise, garlic cloves and salt to a boil. Simmer for 3 minutes until the salt dissolves.
Turn off the heat and add in the 4 cups of ice. Allow to cool completely.
Once cool, add the pork tenderloins to a large re-sealable bag or container and pour the brine over top. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Glaze:
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Mix together the apple butter, hoisin, ginger, lemon, garlic, and 5-spice powder.
After the two hours, remove the tenderloin from the brine and pat dry.
Add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet and sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until evenly browned. Do not wipe or rinse out the pan.
Transfer the tenderloins to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with the glaze, reserving the remaining glaze. Cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 145-150 F, about 20 minutes.
Stir-Fry:
In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider and corn starch until dissolved.
Return the large nonstick skillet to the burner over medium high heat.
Add the carrots and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the apple cider mixture and the remaining apple butter glaze to the pan and cook on high until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
Add in the zucchini noodles, apple, bean sprouts and edamame and toss to coat in the sauce and lightly cook the noodles.
Assembly
Divide the noodles between 8 plates.
Slice the pork tenderloins into 1/2 inch pieces and fan on top of the noodles. Enjoy!