This glaze is simple enough for a weekday
meal, and makes a nice dinner for guests without spending too
much time in the kitchen. Serve with rice pilaf and buttered
snap peas.
Pork
Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze
- 2 pork tenderloins, about
1 3/4 pounds to 2 pounds total
3/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard - divided use
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- For glaze, in blender
container combine preserves, soy sauce, vinegar, 1 tablespoon
mustard, ginger, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Brush pork tenderloins
with remaining tablespoon of mustard. Place tenderloins in shallow
pan and roast in a 450°F (230°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes,
until internal temperature (measured with a meat thermometer)
registers 155°F (approximately 65°C). Brush tenderloins
with glaze a couple of times during roasting, and again at end.
Discard remaining glaze. Slice to serve.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts: Calories
398 calories Protein 40 grams Fat 7 grams Sodium 719 milligrams
Cholesterol 112 milligrams
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.