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Apricot Pork Tenderloin
Prep
10 mins
Cook
45 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
This Apricot Pork Tenderloin is one of my go to dishes when I want something impressive but don't want to spend all evening in the kitchen. The whole meal comes together in under an hour, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights or when you're entertaining guests. The sweet apricot glaze with hints of garlic and thyme creates an elegant flavor that feels special without requiring any fancy techniques. Pork tenderloin is also incredibly lean, making it a heart healthy protein choice that doesn't sacrifice taste or tenderness. Best of all, this recipe uses simple pantry staples, so you probably have most of these ingredients on hand already.
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Ingredients
- 22 pounds pork tenderloin
- ¼ cup softened butter, salt and pepper to taste¼ cup softened butter, salt and pepper to taste
- 11 teaspoon ground thyme
- 22 teaspoons garlic powder
- 11 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves
- 22 tablespoons honey, or to taste
- ¼ cup dry sherry¼ cup dry sherry
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Spread butter all over the pork tenderloin. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Combine garlic powder, apricot preserves, honey, and sherry in a separate bowl.
- 3
Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the pork from the oven and brush with the apricot sauce. Return the pork to the oven. Continue roasting, basting occasionally with the remaining sauce, until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
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