Ginger-Dijon Glazed Pork Tenderloin

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Ginger-Dijon Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Dijon mustard, reduced-fat sour cream, and fresh ginger create a flavorful coating for this tender pork roast. Serve this white-meat favorite with grilled vegetables such as asparagus, zucchini, and bell peppers for a healthy meal.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt
1 1/2 pounds pork loin
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Heat the oven to 450 degrees.



In a small bowl, stir together mustard, sour cream, ginger, thyme, and a pinch of salt; set aside.

Make several 1/4-inch slits in pork loin. Slip garlic into slits. Brush loin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Heat a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add pork loin and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.

Spread mustard mixture over pork, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150 degrees, about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the pork to a cutting board; loosely cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Note: Studding meat with garlic before cooking is any easy flavor technique that can be used for any cut of pork or beef.

Nutrition Info:
Per serving: 267 calories
11 g fat
3 g saturated fat
38 g protein
2 g carbohydrate
0 fiber
327 mg sodium