Apricot Filled Pork Tenderloin |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 155 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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this flavorful main course is a great company offering. The tenderloin tastes wonderful and looks so pretty when it's sliced to reveal the golden apricot centre! Ingredients:
2 (1 lb) pork tenderloin |
1 (6 ounce) package dried apricots |
1/3 cup sweet and sour dressing |
1/4 cup packed brown sugar |
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce |
2 tablespoons ketchup |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1 slice onion, seperated into rings |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice |
Directions:
1. Make a lengthwize pocket cut three quarters of the way through each tenderloin and pound with a meat mallet to flatten evenly.
2. Set aside three apricots for marinade.
3. Stuff remaining apricots into tenderloins to within 1/2 inch of ends; secure with toothpicks or kitchen string.
4. Place in a greased baking dish.
5. In a blender combine the marinade ingredients and the reserved apricots.
6. Cover and process until smooth; set aside 1/3 cup.
7. Pour remaining marinade over tenderloins.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning meat often.
9. Drain meat and discard marinade.
10. Drizzle reserved marinade over meat and bake, uncovered, at 400*F for 30 to 35 minutes.
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