Jan 23, 2012

Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Mustard Sauce


Recipe from Janet Meyne

Roast
½ tsp dried rosemary
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp dried basil
1 tbls olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
3 lb pork tenderloin

Combine the rosemary, thyme, basil, oil, and garlic in a bowl.  Rub into roast.  Place roast in heavy-duty sealable plastic bag.  Refrigerate for 6-8 hours.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Remove roast from bag & place in greased roasting pan.  Bake for 1½ hours or until reaches 160 degrees.  Cover with foil if roast becomes too brown.  Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.  Serve with Apricot Mustard Sauce.

Apricot Mustard Sauce
¾ cup apricot preserve
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1½ tsp cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
¾ cup water

Mix the preserves, mustard, and cornstarch in a small saucepan.  Whisk together.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.  Add the say sauce and water gradually.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat.  Simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken, stirring constantly.