Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

This is a simple recipe for an oven-roasted pork tenderloin. It can be prepared in 5 minutes and done in about 45 minutes, so this recipe is a great staple for quick and easy dinners.

You will need:

• 1 to 1.5 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat
• 3 T fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2 T Dijon mustard
• 2 T apricot preserves
• 1/2 t ground pepper
• 1/4 t salt

Then you will…

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the rosemary with the mustard, preserves, salt and pepper.
3. Spread the rosemary-mustard mixture on the top and bottom of the pork.
4. Place the pork in the prepared pan.
5. Roast for 45 minutes, or until the center of the thickest part reaches 145 degrees.
6. Allow to cool at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.