Applesauce-Stuffed Tenderloin
1 1lb. pork tenderloin
2 T. apple cider
1/3 cup chunky applesauce (sugar free)
1/8 tsp. fennel seed, finely crushed
toothpicks
Using a sharp knife, form a pocket in tenderloin by cutting a lengthwise slit down center of each almost to, but not through, bottom of the meat. Place in a glass baking dish. Sprinkle apple juice in pocket and over tenderloin. Cover dish and marinate about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine remaining ingredients and pepper to taste in a bowl and blend well. Spoon mixture into pocket in tenderloin. Secure stuffed pocket with toothpicks. Transfer tenderloin into shallow nonstick baking pan. Roast about 30 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before slicing.