Apricot-Filled Pork Tenderloin

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Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
  • 1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots
    • Marinade:
    • 1/3 cup sweet-and-sour salad dressing
    • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
    • 2 tablespoons ketchup
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 onion slice, separated into rings
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

Make a lengthwise cut three-quarters of the way through each tenderloin; pound to flatten evenly. Set aside three apricots for marinade. Stuff remaining apricots into pork to within 1/2 inches of ends; secure with toothpicks or kitchen string. In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients and reserved apricots. Cover and process until smooth; set aside 1/3 cup. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable bag; add tenderloins. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning meat often. Drain and discard marinade. Place pork in a greased 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish. Drizzle with reserved marinade. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°.