Cherry-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
“My tangy, glazed tenderloin is so simple to prepare. I serve it with roasted sweet potatoes and apples, a salad and French bread for a festive Sunday dinner.” —Sandra Kennedy, Atlanta, Texas
Ingredients
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1 cup cherry juice blend
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
In a small saucepan, combine the cherry juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
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2.
Meanwhile, place tenderloins on a rack in a foil-lined roasting pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside 1/4 cup glaze for serving. Spoon half of the remaining glaze over pork.
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3.
Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with remaining glaze. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved glaze.
Nutrition Facts
3 ounce-weight: 173 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
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