Pomegranate Dijon Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is one of my favorite cuts of meat and I just love trying out new recipes using this tasty protein. I love the fruity taste of accompanied with pork - something about the sweet and savory goes so well together and my Pomegranate Dijon Pork Tenderloin is dynamite. I also have to add, like with all my recipes, it couldn't be easier.

Pomegranate Dijon Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3 T. Dijon mustard
2 T. honey
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp. orange zest
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin
2 tsp. fresh thyme, minced

Directions

In a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine pomegranate juice, orange juice, mustard, honey, garlic, orange zest, cayenne pepper and thyme. Tighten lid, and shake until everything is mixed well. Pour over pork tenderloin in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag, and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray. Remove tenderloin from marinade, reserving the marinade. Place meat in roasting pan, and arrange pan on center rack in oven.

Pour marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and reduce volume by half. Remove from heat. Place 1/2 of liquid in a cup for basting, and reserve to use as a sauce.

Roast tenderloin in oven for 30 to 40 minutes, basting lightly with reduced marinade until internal temperature is 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) when measured in the thickest part of the tenderloin. Remove tenderloin from oven, cover with foil, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve each portion with reserved sauce drizzled over top, and a sprinkle of fresh thyme.