Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup no-sugar cherry preserves
  • 1 ½ tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 lbs. pork tenderloin

Directions:

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Trim and remove any silver skin from the pork tenderloin.

  • 2

    Bring balsamic vinegar to a boil and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, until it's reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Stir in cherry preserves and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in thyme.

  • 3

    Combine garlic powder, salt and pepper. Rub throughout the pork.

  • 4

    Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and spray with oil. Brown the pork tenderloin on all sides. Spoon half of the glaze over the pork and transfer to the oven.

  • 5

    Bake until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F. Depending on how thick the pork is, this will range anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes, so using a thermometer is needed so the meat won't dry out.

  • 6

    Let it rest tented with foil for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice into 12 pieces and spoon the remaining cherry sauce over the pork.

Pro Tip: Serve over buttermilk mashed potatoes for a sweet and savory blend!