Bourbon Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoon Bourbon
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line small baking dish with aluminum foil then coat with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, bourbon, water and vanilla, mix well and set aside. Season the pork tenderloins with the salt and pepper, place in the baking dish. Spoon half of the sugar mixture over the pork, roast in oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and spoon the remaining sugar mixture over the tenderloins. Roast for 5-10 minutes or until no pink remains. Cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and serve with the sauce from the pan. Makes 6-8 servings. –Dianne Nall, Monroe County