Pork Tenderloin

An outstanding fusion of flavors send this one into the pork roast hall of fame. Rub a tenderloin with mustard powder and thyme, and pour sherry, soy sauce, garlic and ginger over the top. Roast it the next day and serve with an apple jelly/sherry sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• ½ cup dry sherry
• 2 ½ pounds pork tenderloin
• ⅛ teaspoon mustard powder to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced
• ¾ cup apple jelly

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

Rub meat with the mustard powder and thyme to taste. Place in a nonreactive dish and add 1/2 cup sherry, 1/2 cup soy sauce, the garlic and the ginger. Coat the loin well, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Baste the pork occasionally while cooking.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat the apple jelly in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sherry and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, stir well, reduce heat to low and let simmer. Pour over the tenderloin when it's done.