Maple-Garlic Marinated Pork Tenderloin

From Allrecipes

I wasn't sure about this one. I was afraid it would be too sweet. but it wasn't. It was delicious. Prepare it as written, or cut the pork into chunks and skewer it for the grill.

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp sesame oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

1 C pure maple syrup

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin

Combine mustard, sesame oil, garlic, pepper, and maple syrup. Place pork in a shallow dish and coat thoroughly with marinade. Cover, then chill in the refrigerator at least eight hours , or overnight.

Preheat grill for medium-low heat.

Remove pork from marinade, and set aside. Transfer the remaining marinade to a small saucepan, and cook on the stove over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

Brush the grate with oil and place meat on grate. Grill pork, basting with reserved marinade, for approximately 15-25 minutes, or until interior is no longer pink. Avoid using high temperatures as marinade will burn.

Braised Balsamic Chicken

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This one is EASY and really good! Oh, and FAST! That should cover all the bases for a weeknight dinner!

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

ground black pepper to taste

1 tsp garlic salt

2 Tbsp EVOO

1 onion, thinly sliced

1/2 C balsamic vinegar

1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried rosemary

1/2 tsp dried thyme

Season chicken with pepper and garlic salt. Heat oil in a medium skillet, and brown the onion and chicken breasts.

Pour tomatoes and balsamic vinegar over chicken, and season with basil, oregano, rosemary and thyme. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes.