Celebrate National Pork Month with Apricot Mustard Grilled Pork Tenderloin
My favorite “meat” to grill is still the pork tenderloin, as lean as a skinless chicken breast. Also, the tenderloin is a great “starter” cut if you are not familiar with pork. Only 20 minutes over direct heat on the grill!
- 1 pork tenderloin, about one pound (or pork chops)
- 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
- ¼ cup honey mustard
Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Stir together the preserves and mustard in a small bowl. Place pork over medium hot fire and grill for about 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F, brushing mustard mixture in the last few minutes. Remove from grill and allow tenderloin to rest for 3 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings
Nutrition Composition per 3 ounce serving:
- Cals: 240
- Protein: 24 grams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
- Sodium: 180 mg
Leftovers: Slice left over pork very thin. Serve on whole wheat buns with salsa like a bottled mango salsa.
Recipe source: www.porkbeinspired.com
Give this recipe in a “food” gift bag with barbecue tongs, meat thermometer, hot pad, bottle of wine (Minnesota one), and Nut Goodies (Minnesota candy) or Salted Nut Rolls. Sure to please. Food IS love!
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