Roasted Balsamic Pork Tenderloin - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 tablespoon fresh thyme
    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    1 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed of all visible fat
    2 shallots, minced
    2 (5 ounce) bags baby spinach leaves
    1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
    Combine the vinegar, 2 teaspoons of oil, thyme, mustard, garlic and pepper in a large ziplock bag. Add the pork. Squeeze out air and seal the bag, turn to coat the pork.
    Refrigerate at least 4 hours up to 24 hours.
    Preheat the oven to 475.
    Spray a small roasting pan with nonstick spray.
    Remove the tenderloin from the marinade, discard the marinade.
    Spray a skillet with non stick spray and set over medium high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a roasting pan.
    Roast until and instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 160, about 20-25 minutes.
    Transfer to a carving board, let stand 10 minutes.
    Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add spinach and salt, cook about 3-4 minutes. Serve with pork.

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