Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This 30-minute balsamic pork tenderloin transforms lean pork into a juicy, flavor-packed entree. The star of the show is the irresistible balsamic glaze, which caramelizes beautifully in the oven to create a glossy finish that's as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork on all sides. Remove pork from pan.
  2. Remove pan from heat; add vinegar, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in brown sugar. Return pork to pan, turning to coat.
  3. Bake 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally. Remove pork to a serving platter; tent with foil. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Pour glaze over pork before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked pork: 298 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.

Pull out your ovenproof skillet for this juicy balsamic pork tenderloin that goes from stovetop to oven. Balsamic vinegar gives it a tangy glaze. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire
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