Jalapeño Glazed Pork Tenderloin
The pork tenderloin is seared and then roasted to perfection with some of the jalapeño glaze. The reserved glaze is drizzled over the pork just before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, (2 tenderloins)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup apricot preserves
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking pan with foil.
- Remove the silver skin and any excess fat from the tenderloins. Pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle evenly with kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.1 to 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | 1/4 tsp garlic powder | 1/8 tsp onion powder
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides—about 8 to 10 minutes total.1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- Meanwhile, combine the preserves and jalapeño in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reserve about half of the glaze mixture in a small bowl and set aside. Transfer the pork tenderloins to the foil-lined baking pan.3/4 cup apricot preserves | 1 jalapeño pepper
- Roast the pork tenderloins for 10 minutes. Brush with the remaining half of the glaze mixture and then roast for 5 to 10 minutes longer, depending on the thickness of the tenderloins. An instant-read thermometer or meat thermometer should register at least 145°F when inserted in the thickest part of a tenderloin. The tenderloin is quite lean and can become dry if overcooked.
- Warm the reserved glaze mixture and spoon over the pork before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 35gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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