Keto "Honey" Garlic Pork Tenderloin

This dinner can be on the table in under 20 minutes — no joke! Serve it with a side salad or steamed broccoli and call it a day! This is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. The key to this to not to overcook the pork. Take it out slightly under-done and let it rest (it will continue to cook) while you prepare the sweet garlicy dipping sauce/gravy. 

​Ingredients:
1.5 pounds pork tenderloin (Try Butcher Box!)
5 tablespoons grass-fed butter, divided
2 tablespoons Yacon syrup 
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Special Equipment:

• Meat thermometer (This is the one I use. I like it because you can set a timer for the internal temp while the meat is still in the oven!!)​

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°
2. In a small oven-safe pan (like a cast-iron skillet), melt 1 tbsp of butter. 
3. Season the tenderloin with salt, pepper and garlic powder and brown the tenderloin on all sides. 
4. While the tenderloin is browning, melt the remaining 4 tbsp butter and add the yacon syrup. Mix until well combined. 
5. Once browned, pour the butter-syrup mixture over the top of the tenderloin.
6. Bake in the oven for apporximately 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160° with the meat thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, remove the tenderloin from the oven after 15 minutes and pierce it with a knife. If the liquids run clear, you are good to go! 
7. Remove the tenderloin from the pan and let it rest.
   
8. In the meantime, place the pan back on the stove top for the sauce.
9. Add 1 tbsp of water (or chicken stock) to loosen the bits on the bot of the pan. If you want a creamier texture, add 1 tbsp of heavy whipping cream. Whisk together to combine flavors. Add more liquid to thin out the sauce as desired.

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