Pork Tenderloin With Plum Sauce

A pretty alternative for a special dinner during the holidays ... or any time at all.

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This pork tenderloin is so tasty and appealing. It's great for warming up guests on cold winter nights and never fails to get raves.

-- Doris Chamberlain, South Weymouth, Massachusetts

You Will Need
1/2 cup apple cider or juice
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)

PLUM SAUCE
1/2 cup plum preserves
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider or juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced

What to Do
1. In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting.

2. Drain and discard marinade from pork. Place tenderloins on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°, basting twice with reserved marinade.

3. In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until flavors blend. Let pork stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with plum sauce.

Serves: 8
From Country Woman Christmas 2005
 
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