Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Red Currant Sauce
Recipe from Midwest Living

The crimson sauce adds flavor and color to the seasoned pork and healthy watercress in this low-calorie dinner recipe.


Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Red Currant Sauce


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  1- to 1-1/4-pound  pork tenderloinOn Sale
  • 2  to 3 tsp.  Dijon-style mustardOn Sale
  •     Salt and freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  snipped fresh rosemaryOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  snipped fresh thymeOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  snipped fresh sageOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  red currant jellyOn Sale
  • 1  Tbsp.  white wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 2  tsp.  butter, softenedOn Sale
  • 1  tsp.  prepared horseradishOn Sale
  • 1/4  tsp.  finely shredded lemon peelOn Sale
  • 1/2  tsp.  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 3  cups  watercress, tough stems removedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Trim any fat from meat. Brush meat evenly with Dijon-style mustard. Sprinkle meat with salt and black pepper. In a a shallow dish, combine rosemary, thyme and sage. Roll meat in the mixed herbs, pressing herbs on all sides of meat.
2.
In a very large nonstick skillet, brown tenderloin in hot oil over medium-high heat, turning to brown all sides. Transfer tenderloin to a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast in a 425 degree F oven for 25 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in pork registers 155 degrees F. and juices run clear. Remove from oven; cover with foil and let stand 15 minutes (meat temperature will rise to 160 degrees F).
3.
For currant sauce: In a small saucepan combine jelly, vinegar, and butter. Heat and stir until jelly is melted. Remove from heat. Stir in horseradish, lemon peel and juice.
4.
To serve, line a serving platter with watercress. Slice pork and arrange on top of the watercress; spoon some of the currant sauce over pork. Serve remaining sauce on the side. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 256, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 294 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 24%, Calcium 4%, Iron 9%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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