Light Pork Tenderloins With Mustard Sauce Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CourseMethod
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Ingredients

 2 (3/4-pound) pork tenderloins
 12 (2-inch) fresh thyme sprigs
 Brandy2 Tablespoon, divided
 Olive oil2 Teaspoon, divided
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Brown sugar1 Tablespoon
 1 cup halved seedless red grapes
 1 cup canned no-salt-added chicken broth, undiluted
 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
 Cornstarch1 Teaspoon
 Water1 Tablespoon

Directions

Trim fat from tenderloins.
Fold a piece of aluminum foil in half, crosswise; place tenderloins on aluminum foil lengthwise.
Place thyme sprigs evenly on tenderloins.
Combine 1 tablespoon brandy 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; stir well.
Pour over tenderloins, and wrap securely.
Place on an un-greased baking sheet.
Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of tenderloin, if desired.
Bake at 400° for 30 to 35 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 160°.
Remove tenderloins from foil; remove and discard thyme sprigs.
Transfer tenderloins to a serving platter, and keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add onion.
Saute until tender.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon brandy, brown sugar, and next 3 ingredients; stir well.
Combine cornstarch and water; add to onion mixture, and stir.
Bring to a boil; cook over medium-high heat until thickened, stirring occasionally.
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