PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GLAZED RED ONION

Pork Tenderloin with Glazed Red Onion image

This colorful entree has been a longtime family favorite. I pair it with rice pilaf or orzo to complement the thyme in the pork and the balsamic vinegar in the onions. -Patricia Schmidt of Sterling Heights, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
RED ONION TOPPING:
4 large red onions, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the thyme, oil, salt and pepper; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, saute onions in oil until tender; add the wine, raisins, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Stir in vinegar and thyme; cook and stir 10 minutes longer to blend flavors. Set aside., Drain and discard marinade. Place pork on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm red onion topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges