Shelly's Recipe

HERB CRUSTED TENDERLOIN

Category: Roasts/Tenderloins - Pork

1 tsp each salt, pepper, dried sage, thyme, rosemary and crushed marjoram
1 (6 lb) pork tenderloin
4 medium tart apples, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 large red onion, cut into 1 inch chunks
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 cup apple juice
2/3 cup real maple syrup

Combine seasonings and rub over roast. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 325. Place roast in a shallow roasting pan and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain fat.

Mix apples, onions and brown sugar. Spoon around roast and continue to cook for 1 hour more or until internal temperature reachs 160 egrees.

Transfer roast, apples and onions to serving platter and keep warm. Skim excess fat from meat juices. Pour dripping into a heavy skillet.

Stir in apple juice and syrup. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until liquid has been reduced by half, about 1 cup.

Slice roast and serve with sauce. Serves 8