Ginger-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Prep: 10 min., Bake: 25 min., Stand: 10 min. It's best to use fresh ginger found in the produce section, but 1 teaspoon ground ginger may be substituted.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Stand Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (2-pound) package pork tenderloins
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/3  cup  apricot preserves
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon  water
• 1  tablespoon  soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon  grated fresh ginger
• Garnish: green onion strips

Preparation

Place pork tenderloins on a lightly greased rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Sprinkle evenly with salt.

Combine preserves and next 4 ingredients. Spread evenly over pork.

Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 155°. Remove from oven; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until thermometer registers 160°. Garnish, if desired.

Ginger-Glazed Pork Chops: Substitute 6 (1/2-inch-thick) bone-in pork chops (about 2 1/2 pounds). Broil 6 inches from heat for 5 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 425°. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 155°. Remove from oven; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until thermometer registers 160°. Makes 6 servings. Prep: 8 min., Broil: 5 min., Bake: 10 min., Stand: 10 min.