Baked Pork Tenderloin with Apple Glaze

I love the classic combination of pork and apples.  I use it all the time in new ways.  While I was at the grocery store, I saw huge bottles of fresh apple cider:  the first sign of fall.  I knew I had to buy one and use it with a pork recipe.  That is when I decided to make a juicy tender pork tenderloin with a sweet and spicy (just a little) apple glaze.  The result was the most amazing fall meal.  I served mine with the perfect fall side: Butternut Squash Gratin with Apples and Leeks.

So juicy and tender

 Ingredients:
2-1lb pork tenderloins
1/2tsp onion powder
1/2tsp garlic powder
1tsp salt
2tsp paprika
1/4tsp cayenne
2c + 1/2c apple cider reserved
1/2c alcoholic apple cider, ie. Woodchuck (omit if you don't have it)
1/2c apple cider vinegar
1tsp vanilla
1/4c honey
3/4c packed brown sugar
1/2tsp red pepper flakes
1tsp cinnamon
2tsp dry yellow mustard
1/2tsp garlic powder
1tbs cornstarch mixed with 2tbs cold water, if needed

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F.  Make spice rub with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika and cayenne.  Rub over the tender loins evenly and let sit 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan, add 2c apple cider, 1/2c Woodchuck, 1/2c apple cider vinegar, 1/4c honey, vanilla, 3/4c brown sugar, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, dry mustard and garlic powder.  Season with salt.  Bring to a boil and continue to boil until reduced to 1/3 (takes 30-40 minutes).  To thicken the glaze, add 1tbs cornstarch mixed with some cold water and continue to boil a few minutes longer.  Taste.
3. Make a foil pouch:  Add the tenderloins.  Then pour 1/2c apple cider into the pouch and seal tightly.  Cook for about 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160F.  Remove from the oven, place the oven rack 4-6" from the heat source and turn to broil.  Brush the tenderloins with a generous amount of glaze and place under the broiler until the tops start to caramelize, about 3-5minutes.  Remove, let set a few minutes then slice into 1" rounds.  Serve with extra apple glaze.