Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard

Name: Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Honey Mustard
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. mustard seeds; 1 tbsp. fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 2 pork tenderloins; kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 c. grainy Dijon mustard; 1/4 c. traditional Dijon mustard; 1/4 c. honey

By Melissa RubelPublished: Feb 13, 2009

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Yields:

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

198

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Since pork tenderloin is low in fat, it tends to dry out, so be careful not to overcook it — this recipe needs just 20 minutes in the oven. Melissa Rubel serves a stellar honey mustard alongside it to add moistness and sweet-spicy flavor.

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. mustard seeds
1 Tbsp. fennel seeds
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 pork tenderloins
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup grainy Dijon mustard
1/4 cup traditional Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 375°. In a mortar, lightly crush the mustard and fennel seeds with the crushed red pepper. Set the pork tenderloins on a rimmed baking sheet and season them with salt and pepper. Spread the crushed spices on the baking sheet and roll the pork tenderloins in the crushed spices to coat them.
2. Step 2Roast the pork tenderloins for about 20 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each tenderloin registers 145°. Transfer the pork tenderloins to a cutting board and let them rest for 10 minutes.
3. Step 3In a small bowl, mix the mustards with the honey and season with salt and pepper. Slice the pork 1/2 inch thick and serve with the honey mustard.