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Rosemary-Apricot Pork Tenderloin
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
You'll be surprised at how quickly this dish comes together for an easy weeknight meal. And with very little effort, you'll have tender and juicy meat that begs to be added to a salad or sandwich the next day. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
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GLAZE:
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1 cup apricot preserves
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 garlic cloves, minced
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, salt and pepper; brush over pork.
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2.
In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown pork in remaining oil on all sides. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.
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3.
In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; brush over pork. Bake until a thermometer reads 145°, 10-15 minutes longer, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
3 ounces cooked pork: 280 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 357mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
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