Honey-Roasted Pork Tenderloins

Name: Honey-Roasted Pork Tenderloins
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloin (well trimmed 8-10 ounces each); 2 garlic cloves (crushed); 2 teaspoons orange zest (grated); 2 teaspoons thyme leaves (fresh, stripped from stems, or 1/2 t. dried thyme); 1/2 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground); 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey

Submitted by Miss V

"The tenderloin is the thin strip of meat that lies underneath the loin. It is lean and tender. This is a quick, flavorful dish; take care not to overcook the pork"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 pork tenderloin (well trimmed 8-10 ounces each)
2 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 teaspoons orange zest (grated)
2 teaspoons thyme leaves (fresh, stripped from stems, or 1/2 t. dried thyme)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper (freshly ground)
¹⁄₃ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey

directions

1. Place the pork tenderloins on a shallow platter. Combine the garlic, orange zest, thyme, and black pepper in a small bowl and work into a paste with a fork. Rub the paste into the surfaces of the pork tenderloins. Stir the orange juice and vinegar together and pour over the pork. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the pork occasionally.
2. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Select a heavy baking pan, preferably cast iron, or a heavy overnproof skillet and brush the pan with a thin film of vegetable oil. Place pan in the oven until hot, about 4 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from the oven and plae the tenderloins in it, spacking them slightly apart. Drizzle 1 t. of the honey over the pork and roast for 10 minutes. Turn the loins over, spoon any juices over the meat, and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of honey. Roast 10-15 minutes, basting once or twice with teh juices.
4. Let the meat stand for 5 minutes. Carve into 1/4 inch slices and serve hot. This is alkso good cold, ina sandwich or salad.