Apricot-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Name: Apricot-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup apricot preserves; 3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

A simple apricot glaze made with preserves lends a delightful zest to this tender pork. It's so fuss-free and delicious, you'll make it again and again. —Crystal Holsinger, Surprise, Arizona

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1. Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; rub over pork.
2. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over pork. Bake 10-17 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 350 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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