GINGERED PORK TENDERLOIN

Gingered Pork Tenderloin image

Ginger, onions and garlic pack a flavorful punch paired with pork tenderloin. These tasty medallions smothered in golden caramelized onions are a simple and satisfying main dish. -Rebecca Evanoff, Holden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large onions, thinly sliced
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup water
4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup apple jelly
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice pilaf or rice, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onions in oil 5-6 minutes. Stir in water, ginger and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until onions are tender, stirring occasionally, 8-12 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in apple jelly until melted. , Meanwhile, cut tenderloin into 8 slices; flatten each to 1/2-in. thickness. Sprinkle with salt. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, brown pork over medium heat, 2-3 minutes on each side. Top with onion mixture; cover and cook until meat juices run clear, 5-7 minutes. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.