Balsamic-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Balsamic-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

4.6 of 5 (206)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 257.4
  • Total Fat: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 89.6 mg
  • Sodium: 162.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 33.3 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Balsamic-Glazed Pork Tenderloin calories by ingredient


Introduction

This dish is sweet, tangy and just delicious--and SO easy, too! This dish is sweet, tangy and just delicious--and SO easy, too!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
    1/4 tsp salt
    1/8 tsp black pepper
    1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    3 tblsp brown sugar blend splenda

Directions

preheat oven to 425
rinse pork and pat dry season with salt and pepper and brown in skillet until all sides carmelized this should only take a few minutes remove pork to same pan on medium low heat add the balsamic vinegar and stir to loosen up all the brown bits from bottom of pan add the brown sugar and stir until mixed and becomes glaze like place pork back in pan and turn to coat place pan in roasting pan and palce in oven roast for 25 minutes or until portk is cooked glaze periodically with the glaze in the pan

serves 6 4 oz each

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    18 of 18 people found this review helpful
    I tweeked the recipe a little- used pork chops, and substituted brown sugar. I love the tangy/ sweet flavor. I also added sliced mushrooms before putting it in the oven. Two thumbs up from me and my husband. - 10/21/08


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    Incredible!
    17 of 17 people found this review helpful
    Love it! I've made it twice so far. I add garlic powder also and baste it every 5 minutes. I slice it as soon as it's out of the oven and baste it again so that all of the pieces are covered in the juices. - 6/29/09


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    Incredible!
    12 of 14 people found this review helpful
    This was delicious, but 20 min. is definitely not enough cooking time. Mine was still pretty red in the middle, so I had to cook it another 15 minutes or so. - 10/15/08


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    Incredible!
    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Really easy, moist and extremely delicious! I served it with steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes. I also doubled the sauce. - 12/16/08


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    Very Good
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This was really good. I cooked 2-1/2 pounds and adjusted the recipe. Next time I will add more sauce and cook at 400 rather than 425. - 5/17/09


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    Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    My old recipe was wrapped in bacon and smothered in bbq sauce. Not diet friendly. Tried this and my husband agrees, this was amazing. Definitely a keeper, thanks for posting this. - 4/14/09


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    Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    easy to make and very tasty. I just used regular brown sugar the calorie difference was marginal. - 11/12/08


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    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    very good, even my husband liked it and he is very perticular.
    I ended up marinating it for a day in the balsamic viegar and brown sugar and cooked it on the barbque in the foil pan. Was wonderful.     - 5/21/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Excellent! Pork was flavourful and moist. I actually cut down on the sugar and it still tasted really good. Hubby said it was a repeat. - 2/19/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I make this several times. Even have done this on the grill by making a pocket with foil. Delicious either way. thanks for sharing...yum - 3/7/09


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    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Delicious and easy to make. I substituted brown sugar for the Splenda brown sugar and served it with roasted brussel sprouts and grilled bell peppers. - 2/6/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Oh YUM! I made this last night. It was super quick and easy and my whole family enjoyed it. The pork is so tender when prepared this way. I sliced some leftovers and put it on a salad with some asian ginger dressing for lunch. Perfect! - 10/14/08


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Very good. Whole family loved it. - 5/7/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This was amazing. My boyfriend wasn't even in the door and he was asking what smelled so great! - 5/6/09


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    quite tasty, I added some extra seasonings that are favorites of mine but the pork was very tender & tasty, had to remind my fiance what a serving was as he liked it so much, I am looking forward to the leftovers tomorrow - 12/6/08


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Awesome, the whole family enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing! - 11/13/08

    Reply from MSSBETTYBOOP6 (11/13/08)
    Your welcom my whole family loves this also especially my 4 lil ones



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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I loved this & it was sooo easy. I cut my tenderloin into medallions & they cooked quite fast & i was able to portion control better. - 10/26/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I had pork chops so I used them instead. I think it worked great...the whole family liked them. I'll be making it again. - 11/23/09


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    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I really liked this, even my husband ate it! My first SparkPeople recipe! - 2/4/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    We thought the pork was great!! Maybe a little less salt next time we make it. - 1/4/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    this was really great. even my picky 15 yr old son liked it. i will definitely make this again. - 1/4/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Really good! - 12/13/08


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    Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Easy and good. Nice change - 12/1/08


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    O.K.
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Meat didn't absorb the balsamic flavor. Cooked exactly as recipe directed. Husband agreed it was just so-so. - 10/27/08

    Reply from MSSBETTYBOOP6 (10/27/08)
    Sorry you didn't enjoy I have never had a problem with the flavor not being there I serve for fmaily gatherings all the time and so far no complaints again sorry didnt enjoy



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    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    My husband doesn't really care for pork but he liked this recipe. I used boneless pork chops but they were thin and I overcooked them a little but he still liked them. - 10/20/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I just made this! Absolutely Phenomenal!
    I threw it all in my crock pot and let it cook for a few hours. Then I put the pork in some lettuce wraps with shredded carrots and crushed walnuts. Delicious!     - 6/15/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Huge hit with my family, best recipe I have found on spark so far!!! - 6/8/10


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    LOVED it! Hubby suggested adding jalipenos to the glaze, which I think would be delicious. That is how I'll make it next time. Thank you for sharing! - 10/19/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very good but needs to be cooked longer than 20 min. I used a meat thermometer and it probably needed to go about 30 min. I also used regular brown sugar instead of the splenda.
    - 10/19/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This works really well with loin chops too. You just adjust the ingredient amounts a bit and roasting time.
    Served with green beans and LF garlic smashed potatoes. YUM!     - 10/19/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My husband who is a VERY picky eater and doesn't usually like any kind of pork LOVED this!!! It is now a family favorite that the kids like as well... THANK YOU!! - 10/15/08


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    lovely, I will definately make it again. My husband loved it. - 10/13/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My family totally enjoyed this meal. Easy to make. - 10/12/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    So good. So easy and quick. The meat was so tender and the gaze was just a perfect compliment. YUM I'm making it again as we speak!!! A new family favourite. - 10/10/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I made this last evening and it was delicious! Will definitely make it again and it was so easy. - 10/8/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is so yummy. Everyone said it was better than a restaurant! - 9/29/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I really don't care for pork, but this was yummy! - 9/6/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Excellent comfort food recipe that is still low in cals. Thanks for sharing! - 8/24/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Best pork tenderloin I have made and with such little effort. I have never browned meat in a pan without pam or butter etc. and it worked out well. I served this with grilled veggies. Absolutely delicious. - 8/22/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    It was very good, even my kids ate some! :) - 8/20/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I love this recipe! Braising the meat helps to keep the meat moist, and the flavor......it's wonderful! - 8/11/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Mmmmm. - 2/1/11


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Definitely a winning recipe! It had a nice flavor, good combo of sweet and savory. - 1/23/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was so good! I just had it for dinner! I cut the tenderloin into medallions and once I made the sauce I threw the whole thing in the oven. Perfect!! - 1/16/11


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this for dinner tonight and it was so good my fiance and nephew loved it..thank you we were looking for something different. - 1/11/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Already added it to my book...AMAZING! I used boneless pork ribeye loin (it was cheaper). I basted every 5 minutes. It was amazing I live alone and so I usually cook and take leftovers for lunch all week. I brought extra for the girls in the office to try and they all went home with the recipe! - 1/7/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Oh, my. This was so delicious. Will be making it again - and for company, too. A real keeper. - 1/2/11


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this and really like it. I use a balsamic glaze and added some water. I also used regular brown sugar. It was very, very good. - 12/2/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I had to go to a meeting so I left a plate for my husband; he actually texted me there to say that it was delicious! Great recipe. - 11/5/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very tender and flavorful! Will definitely make this again. I added garlic, crushed red pepper and a little honey. - 10/11/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful. Quick and easy and best of all -- very little cleanup required. - 9/17/10


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    O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    dry & bland - 9/14/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was fabulous! I quartered a bunch of mushrooms and baked them along with the tenderloin....amazing! - 9/13/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was good, I added a lil garlic for some more flavor and had a nice apple and arugula salad on the side. They went well together! thanks - 8/26/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was very simple to make and loved the sauce! I overcooked it though because I used pork chops instead. I also added mushrooms and drizzled the leftover sauce over salad. Very healthy meal! - 7/23/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Delicious. I used Trim Pork Steak diced and cooked in a frying pan rather than the oven. Served with Ricotta Gnocchi - which I also turned in the glaze once cooked - and a simple green salad. YUM. Will definitely cook again. - 7/5/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Yummy......My husband and I thought this was a great recipe. I used regular brown sugar. The pork was great as leftovers the next night too. - 6/7/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Excellant! Can't wait to do it again. - 6/4/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Loved it and easy to make - 4/26/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This turned out great! I had 2.5 lbs of pork tenderloin, so I dbled the sauce. Added garlic powder before searing, and tossed sliced mushrooms and onion in before roasting. I cooked them for more like 45 minutes. Served with baked sweet potatoes and steamed broc/cauli. Kids/adults loved it! - 4/15/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty. I used boneless pork chops instead of pork tenderloin. I made the mistake of cooking the chops for the length of time stated for the tenderloin instead of reducing the time. As a result, they came out a little dry. The next time I will reduce the frying time as well as the baking time. - 4/15/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This has just been added to my cookbook!!! Its a keeper!! thank you so much for sharing...really enjoyed this one.. doesnt feel like your eating low cal food !! - 4/13/10


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Pretty good. Hubby liked it. Leftovers for tomorrow!! - 4/10/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Delicious, moist and easy.Can't wait to try this with chicken breasts. I highly recommend this one!
    My youngest son usually plasters his meat with bbq sauce or ketchup. This he ate with NO condiment.     - 4/9/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Delish! My whole family loved it! - 3/28/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My daughter prepared this for our dinner & I loved it delicious. I just added it to my cookbook & am planning on making it on Monday, Can't wait.) - 3/27/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very good! Moist, full of flavor and simple to make! - 3/9/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is delicious I do it all the time :) - 2/22/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This was excellent! Very tender, although I had to use regular brown sugar and found it to be a little too sweet, so if I use regular brown sugar to make this again I will cut it back a little. My very picky husband said "it's a keeper!" after we got done eating it tonight! THANKS! - 2/22/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    this was great! - 2/3/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I made this last night. It was big hit even with my husband who is typically a very picky eater. I will definitely make this again. - 2/3/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I am obviously new to this site. This is the first recipe I tried. I just got done eating 5 minutes ago and couldn't wait to get on here to tell everyone how amazingly delicious that was. Thank you! - 1/28/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is a great recipe! Easy to make and flavorful. I followed others' suggestions to add garlic powder and also to double the glaze recipe so I could drizzle it over the meat on serving. My kids loved it -- amazing since they're not big meat fans. Thanks -- this is a keeper!! - 1/18/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Made this last night all the family loved it- delicious - 1/7/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    very good- will do again - 1/2/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I'm not a fan of balsamic vingar at all.. but this recipes pulls it off well. I took the suggestions from some other people and added some garlic. Boyfriend didn't like it though so I won't be making it again - 12/14/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    easy and delicious - 12/5/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Wonderfull flavor! Instructions are not clear what to do after browning. We just poured the balsamic sauce over the browned meat in the frying pan for one min and then transfered it all to a tin foil lined pan to bake for 20 min. The end result is a med-well done meat. None the less YUMMY! - 11/1/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    loved this!!! really great! - 10/15/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I used this with pork chops and it was superb! I omitted the splenda, but it wasn't missed. I'll be making this again for sure. - 10/12/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is great! It was fast and filling to make on a weeknight. Even the kids loved it. - 10/1/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great, easy weeknight recipe. I found the 25 minutes to be the perfect cooking time and then I let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing. I spooned the glaze over the slices... delish! - 9/22/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I will definately make this dish again. My family loved it. I added just a tiny bit of garlic to this recipe, because my guys love garlic in everything. It was delicious. - 9/2/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My family loved it! - 8/27/09


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    The family thought is was nummy! Thanks! - 7/27/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Delicous! I never realized how balsamic Vinigar can carmelize. I truly enjoyed this! - 7/20/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I love this dish. It is so easy to make and is a hit with the kids. Great recipe. - 7/5/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This is very good. I made sure the meat was at room temp before cooking. Today's pork doesn't need to cook as long since it's leaner. I might try it with a bit of jalepeno as another member suggested. - 2/4/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was really good. - 8/15/08


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    This looks interesting - 7/21/21


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    Incredible!
    Was very good but since I used thick boneless chops, I made it for 30 minutes so they were done enough for my family, but the flavor was fantastic! - 6/6/21


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    What a great addition to pork. - 4/26/21


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    Very Good
    tasty - 3/8/21


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    Incredible!
    My weight loss diet that I took from https://bit.ly/3ujJVIU is literally the best weight loss blog. I read it every day, and I highly recommend it !!!! - 2/21/21


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    I cooked this longer than the recipe called for and doubled the sauce - very good recipe and so delicious - 2/13/21


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    yum - 2/1/21


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    Great - 1/31/21


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    delicious - 1/22/21


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    Incredible!
    This is a very good recipe we will add this to our monthly rotation - 1/19/21


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    Great! - 11/30/20