Name: Mustard, Rum & Maple Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 - 6 oz portions pork tenderloin; 3 Tbsp maple syrup; 2 Tbsp dark rum; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsp whole grain mustard; salt and black pepper, to taste

In this recipe the tang of mustard is balanced with the sweetness of maple syrup.

Ingredients

4 - 6 oz portions pork tenderloin

3 Tbsp maple syrup

2 Tbsp dark rum

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp whole grain mustard

salt and black pepper, to taste

Combine maple syrup, rum and mustard. Spread mixture over meat and marinate, refrigerated, 3 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Season meat with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Sear meat on all sides. Place pan in oven, or if you do not have an oven-safe fry pan, transfer pork to a roasting pan.

Roast uncovered until internal temperature reaches 160°F, 15-20 minutes.