Maple-And-Pecan-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
This entree boasts pork tenderloin smothered in a sweet glaze of maple syrup, stone-ground mustard, pecans, and bourbon.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 (3/4 to 1 pound) pork tenderloins
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup chopped pecans
* 1/2 cup maple syrup
* 2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
* 2 tablespoons bourbon
== Directions ==
# Sprinkle tenderloins with salt.
# Heat butter and oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
# Add tenderloins, and cook 3 minutes on each side until browned.
# Meanwhile, combine pecans, syrup, and mustard in a small saucepan.
# Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes or until thick.
# Stir in bourbon.
# Spread sauce over tenderloins in a skillet.
# Bake at 450° for 12 to 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into a thickest portion registers 160°.
# Remove tenderloins to a serving platter.
# Cover with aluminum foil, and let rest 10 minutes.
# Slice and serve with sauce remaining in skillet.
Yield: 6 servings
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