ROSEMARY-APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN

Rosemary-Apricot Pork Tenderloin image

You'll be surprised at how quickly this dish comes together for an easy weeknight meal. And with very little effort, you'll have tender and juicy meat that begs to be added to a salad or sandwich the next day. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
GLAZE:
1 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, salt and pepper; brush over pork., In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown pork in remaining oil on all sides. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; brush over pork. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with pan juices, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.