Sweet and Spicy Pork Tenderloin
- 2 (12 oz. each) pork tenderloins, split lengthwise and flattened
- 1-1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. coriander
- 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, and spices.
- Split the tenderloins lengthwise and flatten them.
- Rub the meat with the spice mixture.
- Place the tenderloins into a glass baking dish and cover with the crushed pineapple.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Take each tenderloin and tuck the end under itself to form a roast and using kitchen string, tie the roast to help it maintain its shape.
- Brush the roast with olive oil and place in a 375F preheated oven.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Brush each side of the roast with maple syrup and bake for 10 more minutes.
- Rebrush the roast with maple syrup and bake an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove the roast and spoon the juices all over it.
pork tenderloins, sugar, black pepper, salt, coriander, ground cloves, pineapple, olive oil, maple syrup
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/411 (may not work)