Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin with Cheddar Grits

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpD2fad0V5ttrPhhpP0XG1kLIEZ0iYOibvzz3tpdiK7I4WYneJ5t5HvG8_PRyuRjOl7lWTCKnbUJKAP5n-J2WaNSjZ34BkIbjJG06h7lE_9pRth4fIIUp6xdS5wU7ZVod9SSo19mJxvpj/s1600/IMG_4752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpD2fad0V5ttrPhhpP0XG1kLIEZ0iYOibvzz3tpdiK7I4WYneJ5t5HvG8_PRyuRjOl7lWTCKnbUJKAP5n-J2WaNSjZ34BkIbjJG06h7lE_9pRth4fIIUp6xdS5wU7ZVod9SSo19mJxvpj/s1600/IMG_4752.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Oh my goodness.  This is a photo of our dinner last night - was soooo good.  Sometimes I feel like Pork Tenderloin is a bit of an obligation... something I feel like I should make when Fall rolls around.  But this, this was excellent.  The pork cooks in a mixture of Apple Cider, Dijon, Red Pepper Flakes, Garlic, Apples & Onions.  It is a little sweet, and definitely savory.  The apples and onions cook down in the cider to create the most amazing chutney type sauce.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ePj9__HeDrQ%2FVC23uoSjC0I%2FAAAAAAAAZwI%2FBFpyIKNRyfw%2Fs1600%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg&description=Apple%20Cider%20Pork%20Tenderloin%20%20with%20Cheddar%20Grits%20%20-%20So%20easy%20and%20simple.%20%20Only%2045%20minutes%20in%20the%20oven!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was very simple to make and cooked for 45 minutes.  The entire dinner was prepped and cooked in under an hour.  It is definitely company worthy.  This was my first time making grits and it was very easy.  The cheddar was a perfect compliment to the apples.  I served ours with a Kale, Cranberry, Pumpkin Seed & Pecorino salad (photo at the end of the post!)- I'll share the recipe next week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSnpkafA44OSKLuZG_s27IOyDVSuRP60hWpMY_-NvIaoRx8iA4tiT1wfA3aa80svpSqSOMXKP4l0nNoeUuA3c5kihOjWQYnJ51SUD3aF9-c9jrm6NZWiRe0PJvxPw2YjYu4Q9YXS1r10vH/s1600/apple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSnpkafA44OSKLuZG_s27IOyDVSuRP60hWpMY_-NvIaoRx8iA4tiT1wfA3aa80svpSqSOMXKP4l0nNoeUuA3c5kihOjWQYnJ51SUD3aF9-c9jrm6NZWiRe0PJvxPw2YjYu4Q9YXS1r10vH/s1600/apple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I made only one tenderloin (1.25lbs) and it was perfect for the three of us with a little bit of leftovers.  The recipe is for 2 tenderloins - which is what I would make for 4 adults.<br /><br /><i>Apple Cider</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Pork Tenderloin </i></span><br /><i>with Cheddar Grits</i><br /><i><br /></i><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ePj9__HeDrQ%2FVC23uoSjC0I%2FAAAAAAAAZwI%2FBFpyIKNRyfw%2Fs1600%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg&description=Apple%20Cider%20Pork%20Tenderloin%20%20with%20Cheddar%20Grits%20%20-%20So%20easy%20and%20simple.%20%20Only%2045%20minutes%20in%20the%20oven!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><br />2 pounds Pork Tenderloin<br />2 tablespoons of olive oil<br />salt and pepper<br />2 apples, sliced<br />1 medium onion, sliced<br />2 cups of apple cider<br />5 cloves of garlic, sliced<br />1 tablespoon of dijon<br />.......<br />3 cups of water<br />1 cup of grits<br />1/2 cup of half and half<br />4 tablespoons of butter<br />1 cup of cheddar, shredded<br />1 tablespoon of sea salt<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdzq3oEPbrBny5zjB_VgVEsQIKXrIzasD4p-rHWfPm7bN2YiSLpnz8P1pmZJMPA-MIwrdrBP8Xkpn8SeippWvR11qoa_rXU3OODMCQHATpclrPytBem44yDTc7Tukmh1el9_0xcWQfHlN/s1600/IMG_4735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdzq3oEPbrBny5zjB_VgVEsQIKXrIzasD4p-rHWfPm7bN2YiSLpnz8P1pmZJMPA-MIwrdrBP8Xkpn8SeippWvR11qoa_rXU3OODMCQHATpclrPytBem44yDTc7Tukmh1el9_0xcWQfHlN/s1600/IMG_4735.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Season the pork with salt and pepper.  In a dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear pork for 3 minutes on each side.  Add garlic, onions and apples.  Cook for 2 more minutes.  Mix together cider, dijon and red pepper - add and put in 350 degree oven for 40 minutes (covered).<br /><br />Meanwhile, prepare the grits by bringing water to boil, then lower heat and add grits. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.  When grits are tender, add half and half, butter, cheddar and salt.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH2dsu0KVfnBfuEiRJ4sJrIkVugQ4v1EyvAkdo6Ql28ncE_8BjWetxpr04IAMeQuvRnE8b06AVWXxxB5EM08S0nlBXIEsLSgOm_bJVts6yn0ETjcYhqLRUjJciw98uvZENMLcCDBHH4me/s1600/IMG_4739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH2dsu0KVfnBfuEiRJ4sJrIkVugQ4v1EyvAkdo6Ql28ncE_8BjWetxpr04IAMeQuvRnE8b06AVWXxxB5EM08S0nlBXIEsLSgOm_bJVts6yn0ETjcYhqLRUjJciw98uvZENMLcCDBHH4me/s1600/IMG_4739.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Remove pork from oven.  Take pork out of pan (keep liquid in dutch oven) and set it aside, covered in foil.  Heat the reserved liquid with apples and onions (from the baking liquid) on the stove to reduce.  Cook on medium-high for about 5 minutes until it has thickened.   Serve sliced pork over grits and spoon on apple onion sauce.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYE1wh6fYKv6TcquCp0oBZKhdVQA0JyrAj_Ckpsr9atJ884g48o_Pu91Le5t6d6Nskmmlj8mxee8ZgloEuhyphenhyphen8CiCkWJcxva29a50amtz7TMpganb1GvsDSbsQGLyN6Q5I3EKlPau6MzG7H/s1600/IMG_4767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYE1wh6fYKv6TcquCp0oBZKhdVQA0JyrAj_Ckpsr9atJ884g48o_Pu91Le5t6d6Nskmmlj8mxee8ZgloEuhyphenhyphen8CiCkWJcxva29a50amtz7TMpganb1GvsDSbsQGLyN6Q5I3EKlPau6MzG7H/s1600/IMG_4767.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F10%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin-with.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ePj9__HeDrQ%2FVC23uoSjC0I%2FAAAAAAAAZwI%2FBFpyIKNRyfw%2Fs1600%2Fapple-cider-pork-tenderloin.jpg&description=Apple%20Cider%20Pork%20Tenderloin%20%20with%20Cheddar%20Grits%20%20-%20So%20easy%20and%20simple.%20%20Only%2045%20minutes%20in%20the%20oven!"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div><br />Here is the Kale, Cranberry, Pumpkin Seed & Pecorino Salad with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette - I'll share the recipe soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow morning my Halloween products will be posted...  Set your alarms : )  Not too early, though, maybe around 10 am.  I'm hoping the light is better for photos tomorrow morning than it was on this very dark and rainy day!</div>

Apple Cider Pork Tenderloin with Cheddar Grits

Oh my goodness.  This is a photo of our dinner last night - was soooo good.  Sometimes I feel like Pork Tenderloin is a bit of an obligation...

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Homemade Applesauce | Relaxing Sunday Menu

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6qxaGx8K-ftA9SriwvKRGfNcIcsG0E6KC33VpXcBhlT-M99f_KvzuoftKu6Gjctva5rkavj14nqPg5LRoO2PjP5y79AF8VO-cZkdzpmch-QyUg0sgOJ5kA0PYhl-YM04WZ3yomKsD_su/s1600/IMG_2708.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6qxaGx8K-ftA9SriwvKRGfNcIcsG0E6KC33VpXcBhlT-M99f_KvzuoftKu6Gjctva5rkavj14nqPg5LRoO2PjP5y79AF8VO-cZkdzpmch-QyUg0sgOJ5kA0PYhl-YM04WZ3yomKsD_su/s1600/IMG_2708.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This recipe comes from yesterday's post -<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/10/our-relaxing-sunday-resolution-pork.html"> "Our Relaxing Sunday Resolution."  See the entire menu here</a> and look for the rest of the recipes this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqyY6RtKksHoqEbALaRnq6h5Wo-39YkT4xey8chugVgQiRcOg7SpeqgBrJhaLubMXPfNNBOCaJeZmwfyR1RMT-uVEVESkLDLw83c38gEYxkrVSy8h-GqszzaS7aUAMxYK5ssq5xoxjKRX/s1600/pork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqyY6RtKksHoqEbALaRnq6h5Wo-39YkT4xey8chugVgQiRcOg7SpeqgBrJhaLubMXPfNNBOCaJeZmwfyR1RMT-uVEVESkLDLw83c38gEYxkrVSy8h-GqszzaS7aUAMxYK5ssq5xoxjKRX/s1600/pork.jpg" width="297" /></a>Roasted Pork Tenderloin <i><br />with Homemade Applesauce </i></div><br /><i>New! <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Printable Recipes</span>, here.</a></i><br /><br />Serves 4-6<br /><br />2 pork tenderloins (about 2.5 pounds)<br />2 cloves of garlic<br />1 tablespoon of soy sauce<br />2 teaspoons of worcestershire sauce<br />1 tablespoon of dijon<br />1 tablespoon of brown sugar<br />2 teaspoons of salt<br />1 teaspoon of pepper<br />.....<br />8 apples (any kind)<br />2 tablepoons of butter<br />1/2 cup of orange juice<br />1 teaspoon of cinnamon<br />1 tablespoon of brown sugar<br /><br />Begin by marinading the pork.  Mix together garlic, soy, worcestershire, dijon, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a plastic bag or shallow dish.  Marinade pork in mixture for at least 30 minutes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, make the applesauce - it bakes for 1 hour, so be sure to make it ahead of time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTtKLbnUgCN1byN5EFpfgVAlkGCuxesoS5y3MVFhdMkO82AT-uG10-wpy99AROzDm9Zt6m3FNqfPqGacyi5-aA1e5hXMckX1yQc0nRARr7uGGymiZ6UQWT6AgjoJS2ggBuIF_yt6B8YRR/s1600/IMG_2667.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTtKLbnUgCN1byN5EFpfgVAlkGCuxesoS5y3MVFhdMkO82AT-uG10-wpy99AROzDm9Zt6m3FNqfPqGacyi5-aA1e5hXMckX1yQc0nRARr7uGGymiZ6UQWT6AgjoJS2ggBuIF_yt6B8YRR/s1600/IMG_2667.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Peel and core the apples - keeping some of the red peel.  I add some of the red peel to the cooking apples to give it great color.  Cut the apples into 1-inch chunks.  In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar for 2 minutes, then add apples, orange juice, cinnamon and a piece of the red peel.  Cook on the stovetop for 10 minutes on low, then cover and put in a 325 oven for 1 hour.  If your saucepan is not oven safe, transfer to a covered casserole dish.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOygdANBZGzlJoTxq5AIuDtN0hyMzZIaeE4CsMdlI6rGMlDs5U5ZeTuyBrtqbeL-dsM1BMoPThVDyP60ubV9eC5vdEOVBIriHbWocWYZie6xXICdBeuMT6-YV9-EDQBO2Hj4IkGCd0cuK/s1600/IMG_2701.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOygdANBZGzlJoTxq5AIuDtN0hyMzZIaeE4CsMdlI6rGMlDs5U5ZeTuyBrtqbeL-dsM1BMoPThVDyP60ubV9eC5vdEOVBIriHbWocWYZie6xXICdBeuMT6-YV9-EDQBO2Hj4IkGCd0cuK/s1600/IMG_2701.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />When it is finished cooking in the oven, breakup of the apples by stirring with a whisk.  Serve warm.  You can make this a couple of days in advance and just reheat as needed. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlTkktuLlFSqcaEtS6bxpLlJhNNdpGHW3lCAlpudagGWfgjL5snXm_Vjmltz9WeVC5aNBM8ACC8SkSWU5fHA-w0zSpr4wubpHdQhnXMUxI1lhxRz8UyOB9tVK3zRaql1x74FwSW8ZDszm/s1600/IMG_2700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlTkktuLlFSqcaEtS6bxpLlJhNNdpGHW3lCAlpudagGWfgjL5snXm_Vjmltz9WeVC5aNBM8ACC8SkSWU5fHA-w0zSpr4wubpHdQhnXMUxI1lhxRz8UyOB9tVK3zRaql1x74FwSW8ZDszm/s1600/IMG_2700.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the pork, heat a medium skillet, then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.  Sear the pork on each side for 3 minutes, until nice color is achieved.  Put the entire skillet in the oven (uncovered) and cook for another 20-25 minutes, until the pork reaches 150 degrees on a meat thermometer.  Again, if your skillet is not ovenproof, then transfer it to a baking sheet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Remove it from the oven, cover with lid (or foil) and let rest for 5 minutes.  Slice and serve with warm applesauce.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span id="goog_752543305"></span><span id="goog_752543306"></span><br /><span id="goog_752543305"></span><span id="goog_752543306"></span><br />

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Homemade Applesauce | Relaxing Sunday Menu

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Simple Spring Supper | Brown Sugar & Sesame Marinated Pork Tenderloin

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I just roasted it in the oven and it worked great, too.<br /><br />We're working on our outdoor grilling area + new grill this week (Mother's Day & Father's Day joint gift), so you can look forward to lots of grilling recipes soon!<br />  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxCaQKeq_Ee3DQVUyYErkjhgf9KMS38UO7j7EYWYf9m7gFajv78f5UDcRfmyc51cjAORCebKE7dsf6Z9B0kWv95EnmjZWk2dJbYNvQGC3L9IkIHYH6s6_ymeVoRnNyut9wpW_-SEy9Ro/s1600/IMG_9936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxCaQKeq_Ee3DQVUyYErkjhgf9KMS38UO7j7EYWYf9m7gFajv78f5UDcRfmyc51cjAORCebKE7dsf6Z9B0kWv95EnmjZWk2dJbYNvQGC3L9IkIHYH6s6_ymeVoRnNyut9wpW_-SEy9Ro/s640/IMG_9936.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love using drinking glasses as vases for small arrangements.  I found these hyacinth at the grocery store and make the perfect little bunch in these short glasses. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LKknU-yQkKvMbDJfbphyphenhyphenAAVrw6yY6Ot6XPSs8yz4JkWv1TKy9wlLTlQW3nWB3Np9Oz2B3aZIffeSQ3pFHFxAcmbBVXGUM7qhsakpGT6B97TA5iyyQVk9HVHpXCmjklhzKHbz53Bi0TI/s1600/IMG_9967.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4LKknU-yQkKvMbDJfbphyphenhyphenAAVrw6yY6Ot6XPSs8yz4JkWv1TKy9wlLTlQW3nWB3Np9Oz2B3aZIffeSQ3pFHFxAcmbBVXGUM7qhsakpGT6B97TA5iyyQVk9HVHpXCmjklhzKHbz53Bi0TI/s640/IMG_9967.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />While I finished dinner Mike and his parents entertained (or were entertained by...?) Emma outside and sipped on this sparkling lemonade from Trader Joes.  What is it about playing outside and sipping on lemonade?!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUChbuMJdlmNe-sJiCjzz5r3iWpEbCUFt02DtcYvktvR5uBSkbgXRCiXJ2QkrZsvPxPeyLsee2-qolyZcc6_-V2aFF1DwenA7baatg8GiXtN2c898jNshw5kSqgwWIuOTQ3vr0TWVm3M/s1600/IMG_9985.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUChbuMJdlmNe-sJiCjzz5r3iWpEbCUFt02DtcYvktvR5uBSkbgXRCiXJ2QkrZsvPxPeyLsee2-qolyZcc6_-V2aFF1DwenA7baatg8GiXtN2c898jNshw5kSqgwWIuOTQ3vr0TWVm3M/s640/IMG_9985.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Along with the Brown Sugar & Sesame Pork Tenderloin, I served Ina's <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-barefoot-contessa-dinner-party-last.html">Orange Braised Carrots and Parsnips</a> and <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/01/1770-house-meatloaf-green-beans.html">Green Been Gremolata</a>.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCH0zdM8U8aIvSfk48ShOOGdoz2FOHKK9h-tYpryCgYzjC8o1Kb9X9AlTtNxPCjq251NL0Z7rYHcHLCQZZfL-NsKWDDg7iL1AO3x1Kns7uupKXz15URedgHbbe1UrHDMPMZ4VhP2HZmF0/s1600/pork-tenderloin.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCH0zdM8U8aIvSfk48ShOOGdoz2FOHKK9h-tYpryCgYzjC8o1Kb9X9AlTtNxPCjq251NL0Z7rYHcHLCQZZfL-NsKWDDg7iL1AO3x1Kns7uupKXz15URedgHbbe1UrHDMPMZ4VhP2HZmF0/s400/pork-tenderloin.jpg" width="265" /></a> Brown Sugar & Sesame<br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Pork Tenderloin</span></i><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fsimple-spring-supper-brown-sugar-sesame.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-oEOvkUrDUlc%2FUZEG9QJIQtI%2FAAAAAAAASVI%2FjHSUXsjIfKA%2Fs400%2Fpork-tenderloin.jpg&description=Marinated%20Pork%20Tenderloin%20with%20Vegetables%20-%20Perfect%20Simple%20and%20Fresh%20Supper"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each) <br />1 cup soy sauce<br />1/3 cup of brown sugar <br />2 tablespoons toasted (dark) sesame oil<br />1 teaspoons chili paste<br />1/2 cup sliced green onions <br /><div>2 tablespoons minced garlic<br />2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger<br />1 teaspoon of sesame seeds </div><div><br /></div><div>Stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili paste, green onions, garlic, ginger and sesame seeds.  Put the tenderloins in a ziplock and pour in the marinade.  Marinade for 1 hour and up to over night.</div><div><br /></div><div>If baking/roasting, remove from marinade and place on a baking sheet.  Roast at 450 degrees for 18-25 minutes until a meat thermometer reads 155 degrees.  Remove and cover with foil.  Reserve the juices in the pan from resting.   Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.  Slice, then pour juices over sliced pork. </div><div></div><div>If grilling, grill for 5-7 minutes on each side (totaling about 18-22 minutes depending on the temp of the grill) until a meat thermometer reads 155 degrees.  Remove and cover with foil.  Reserve the juices in the pan from resting.   Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.  Slice, then pour juices over sliced pork. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_d7zO2FHQUZiYzfAaxM2q-vohSXmKiGUsZNEOmDTDeNZCOLQhLVS6hMNvF_Nk_8YksfL4HwSSP5EiyuK8s0_xFKp0FFBJdvFuUp1upIl3gjux7gnWoq0wE_3AG5pSh20B4jbROoJa9Ks/s1600/IMG_9988.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_d7zO2FHQUZiYzfAaxM2q-vohSXmKiGUsZNEOmDTDeNZCOLQhLVS6hMNvF_Nk_8YksfL4HwSSP5EiyuK8s0_xFKp0FFBJdvFuUp1upIl3gjux7gnWoq0wE_3AG5pSh20B4jbROoJa9Ks/s640/IMG_9988.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />A big bountiful platter for a Sunday Supper. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxMUqviK22h4vwuwc6mniA5jFoHhN8yqA4j8JL3M6JSg8-JisZLKoeJKinc5rkfkGZhHWtKJ-VQV8ZEVihc-jXquyqzli9DEd8yEv84Lo7S9h6LXGDEhGg4mnCC_kJB2zc9GJTxXCdRU/s1600/IMG_0179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxMUqviK22h4vwuwc6mniA5jFoHhN8yqA4j8JL3M6JSg8-JisZLKoeJKinc5rkfkGZhHWtKJ-VQV8ZEVihc-jXquyqzli9DEd8yEv84Lo7S9h6LXGDEhGg4mnCC_kJB2zc9GJTxXCdRU/s640/IMG_0179.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This classic lemon pie with graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream is the perfect dessert... but, you'll have to wait for the recipe!  It will be featured on Snippet & Ink soon! 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Simple Spring Supper | Brown Sugar & Sesame Marinated Pork Tenderloin

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