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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Maple mustard pork tenderloin

We visit Costco pretty frequently and every time we go I like to choose a different protein to keep in the freezer. Pork tenderloins are great because they are so versatile. This dish is sweet and savory and the maple syrup caramelizes on the pork...mmm mmm good!

Maple Mustard Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

2 (1/2-pound) pork tenderloins
Cooking spray
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper


Directions

Preheat oven to 425°.
Trim fat from pork. Place pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.

Combine mustard, 2 tablespoons syrup, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a small bowl;


and then brush over pork.
Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of pork. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink).

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