PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPES
Pork Tenderloin recipes 
The word "tenderloin" refers to the psoas major muscle along the central spine portion of the back of an animal. This is the most tender part of the animal, because these muscles are used for posture, rather than movement.Here is the recipe for a super easy-to-make, totally tasty pork tenderloin dinner. PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE INGREDIENTS: 2 pork tenderloins, about 1 pound each 2 large cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice dash ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
About 1 lb. frozen cranberries
1 (12 oz.) can mandarin orange slices in lite syrup
1/2 cup sugar
juice and zest from 1 orange
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DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 425°. Lightly oil a roasting pan.
Trim excess fat from pork tenderloins.
Mince garlic and blend with cumin, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves
Add 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil.
Rub spice mixture all over the pork tenderloins.
Roast for about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the cranberries, mandarin orange slices with syrup, orange juice with zest, and sugar.
Bring glaze to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thickened.
Spoon some of the cranberry mixture over the pork tenderloins and roast for 5 minutes longer.
Heat remaining cranberry mixture to serve with slices of pork.
SUGGESTION: Goes well with a side of sweet potatoes and fresh collard greens or beet greens.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
TRADITIONAL AMERICAN RECIPES
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