Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin

This pork tenderloin recipe is quick and easy to prepare.  It is special enough to serve to company but fast enough for a quick family meal.  The sweet apricot glaze with the bite of the Dijon mustard is a great compliment to the meat.  Keep an eye on the clock while this cooks; because of the high temperature it  cooks fast.  Check it after 25 minutes.  It can easily be divided in half if you are just cooking for two.    I served it with a baked sweet potato and a green salad.  A quick and easy meal that is very satisfying.

Apricot Glazed Pork Tenderloin

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup apricot preserves
3 tablespoons apple juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.  Combine the oil. salt and pepper; rub over the pork.

Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.  In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over pork.  Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees, basting occasionally with pan juices.  Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.  Yield:  6 servings