Mustard-Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Simple is sometimes (ok...most of the time) better. It is amazing the depth of flavor that a humble ingredient like a good-quality mustard can bring to a dish. Here's a perfect example.

Mustard-Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Serves eight.

1/4 cup grainy Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin

Preheat the oven to 375.

Combine the mustard and the pepper and rub all over the pork. Place in a roasting pan and roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145, about 25 minutes. (It should be slightly pink in the center.)

Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. To serve, cut into medium slices.