Apple-Hickory Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple juice concentrate (thawed)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3-5 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring (depending upon your taste)
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 pork tenderloins (12 to 16 ounces each, trimmed of fat and silver skin)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   combine first seven ingredients to make glaze.

2. 2

   Brine tenderloins for 1 hour in a solution of water & kosher salt. The ratio is 1 Tablespoon of salt per 1 cup of water.

3. 3

   Rinse tenderloins and pat dry.

4. 4

   Adjust oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 400 degrees.

5. 5

   Sprinkle tenderloins evenly with salt and pepper; rub seasoning into meat. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Place both tenderloins in skillet; cook until well browned, 3 minutes. Using tongs, rotate tenderloins 1/4 turn; cook until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat until all sides are browned.

6. 6

   Transfer tenderloins to rimmed baking sheet, coat with glaze, and place in oven, roast until internal temperature registers 135 to 140 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 10 to 16 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer tenderloins to cutting board and tent loosely with foil ; let rest until internal temperature registers 145 to 150 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut tenderloins crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, arrange on platter or individual plates, serve immediately.