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Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin

For the Sage Rub:

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Balsamic Glaze:

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil, and pat the pork dry with paper towels. Place the pork on the baking sheet.
    2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • Season the Pork: In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, sage, onion powder, garlic powder, and rosemary. Rub this mixture evenly over the pork tenderloin.
    1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried sage, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Make the Glaze: Combine the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and can coat the back of a spoon.
    1 cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

Roast and Glaze:

  • Cover the pork with foil, and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the foil and brush the pork with a thin layer of the glaze. Repeat every 5-7 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  • Rest and Serve: Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle the remaining glaze over the pork before serving.

Notes

  • Regarding the serving size/calories, assuming there are 2 (1-pound) pork tenderloins in the package, you’ll have about 8 servings. Each serving would be approximately 4 ounces of cooked pork. Pork tenderloin typically shrinks slightly when cooked, so starting with 2 pounds of raw meat usually yields around 1.5 pounds of cooked pork. Dividing that into 8 servings gives you a nice portion size for a main dish. If serving alongside hearty sides, 4 ounces per person may be plenty. If you'd like larger portions, you might plan for 6 ounces per serving, which would yield about 5-6 servings total.
Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Serving Size
 
4 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
179
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
364
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
502
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
22
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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