Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Mains

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Servings: 6

Full of seasonal flavors, this Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin is an easy, yet elegant, entrée.

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (about 1½ pounds)

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

½ cup brown sugar, divided

2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided

2 teaspoons minced garlic

½ cup pecan pieces

¼ cup pineapple juice

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a large baking dish. Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
In a small bowl, stir ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and minced garlic. Spread mixture over pork. Press pecan pieces into brown sugar mixture on pork. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes.
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine remaining brown sugar, remaining soy sauce, pineapple juice, and Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to boil; reduce to simmer 3–5 minutes then remove from heat.
Slice pork, spoon sauce over top, and serve.