By: EatingWell

Photographer: Mustard-Maple Pork Tenderloin

Publish Date: 2008-10-01

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Total Time: 45 minutes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Recipe Description:

Pork tenderloin is about as lean as it comes so it’s a great healthy option, but it shouldn’t be overcooked as it can dry out. Maple and mustard make a sweet-and-savory mahogany-colored sauce. A delicate note of sage gives it a wintery touch. Fresh thyme or rosemary also work if you prefer. Serve with barley, roasted squash and a Pinot Noir.

Recipe Ingredients:

1. 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, divided
2. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4. 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
5. 2 teaspoons canola oil
6. 1/4 cup cider vinegar
7. 2 tablespoons maple syrup
8. 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Combine 1 tablespoon mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl; rub all over pork. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°F, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
3. Place the skillet over medium-high heat (take care, the handle will still be hot), add vinegar, and boil, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon, about 30 seconds. Whisk in maple syrup and the remaining 2 tablespoons mustard; bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes.
4. Slice the pork. Add any accumulated juices to the sauce along with sage. Serve the pork topped with the sauce.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per serving: 225 calories; 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat, 3g mono unsaturated fat); 78 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 28 g protein; 0 g fiber; 479 mg sodium; 489 mg potassium

Nutrtion Bonus: Selenium (68% daily value), Zinc (21% dv).

Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate, 4 lean meat

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Recipe Categories:

Course(s)

Dinner

Cuisine(s)

American

Degree of Difficulty

Easy

Special Health Consideration(s)

Healthy Weight

Diabetes Appropriate

Heart Healthy

Low Sodium

Low Sat Fat

Low Carb

Low Calorie

Seasons & Occassions

Entertainment

Winter

Fall

Spring

Main Ingredient(s)

Meat

Pork

Technique(s)

Quick

Saute

Roast

Dish Type(s)

Main Dish

Recipe Disclaimer(s):

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