Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin

If you have company coming for dinner or just want to prepare a great main dish for the family, we have something for your recipe file.  News On 6 reporter Rick Wells and St. John dietitian Marianne Wetherill "Get Cookin'" on herbed roasted pork tenderloin.

Friday, February 22nd 2008, 2:30 pm

By: News On 6

Ingredients:

½ cup apple juice

¼ cup Dijon Mustard

¼ cup chopped fresh rosemary

8 cloves garlic, minced

¾ cup ground pepper

1 lb pork tenderloin

Directions:

Combine the apple juice, mustard, rosemary, garlic and ground pepper in a bowl, mix well.
Set aside 1/3 cup of mixture, cover and refrigerate.
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the pork and remaining marinade. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
Drain and discard marinade from meat. Place meat in a roasting pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the reserved marinade on top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F.
Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 9 servings

Source: Adapted recipe by Julie Pryer, RD/LD - St. John Medical Center