Apricot-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

By suewaynes

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins (1 lb. each)
• 2 Tbsp.olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 3 Tbsp. sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme

Preparation

Step 1

Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the oil, salt and pepper; rub over pork.

Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over pork. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees, basting occasionally with pan juices. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.