Maple Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
The pork
-
2
pieces
pork tenderloins, about 450g (16oz) each
-
2
tbsp
healthy cooking fat or oil of your choice
The marinade/sauce
-
2
dry shallots
minced
-
2
large
garlic cloves, minced
-
1
tbsp
finely chopped fresh thyme
-
½
cup
pure maple syrup
-
¼
cup
balsamic vinegar
-
3
tbsp
Dijon mustard
-
2
tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
-
1
tsp
salt (Himalayan salt recommended)
-
½
tsp
ground black pepper
-
¼
tsp
cayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well mixed.
- 2. Place pork tenderloins in a baking dish and pour marinade over them, coating well.
- 3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- 4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 6. Pour marinade over the pork and simmer for about a minute.
- 7. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- 8. Remove foil, spoon fresh sauce over the pork, and bake for another 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- 9. Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
- 10. Slice into thick medallions and serve with the maple balsamic sauce.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
358
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
22g
Total protein
31g
Sodium
557mg
Cholesterol
97mg
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