Pork Tenderloin with Glazed Red Onion

Name: Pork Tenderloin with Glazed Red Onion
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each); RED ONION TOPPING:; 4 large red onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup dry red wine or chicken broth; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme

This colorful entree has been a longtime family favorite. I pair it with rice pilaf or orzo to complement the thyme in the pork and the balsamic vinegar in the onions. —Patricia Schmidt of Sterling Heights, Michigan

Ingredients

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
RED ONION TOPPING:
4 large red onions, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the thyme, oil, salt and pepper; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, saute onions in oil until tender; add the wine, raisins, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Stir in vinegar and thyme; cook and stir 10 minutes longer to blend flavors. Set aside.
Drain and discard marinade. Place pork on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm red onion topping.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 336 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 461mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Pork Tenderloin with Red Onion Confit in Light & Tasty February/March 2005

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SusansKitchen

Dec 18, 2013

My husband and I loved this easy to make dish. With just the two of us, we were able to get several meals out of it and each was as tasty as the last.
Mreesebryan

Jun 22, 2009

Great meal. I take as a "Meals on Wheels" to sick friends and it's always a hit.