Southern Pork Praline

This recipe is sooooo good. It combines pork with the sweetness of pecan pralines.

Southern Pork Praline

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork tenderloins
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark rum (optional)
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large heavy skillet. Brown tenderloins on all sides. Remove to shallow baking pan. Melt remaining butter in small saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and blend well. Pour sauce over tenderloins. Roast at 350ºF for 30 minutes, basting often, until internal temperature reaches 160ºF. Slice into 1-inch slices and drizzle with remaining glaze to serve.