Apricot Filled Lamb Tenderloin

Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (1 lb) lamb tenderloin
• 1 (6 ounce) package dried apricots
• 1/3 cup sweet and sour dressing
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 slice onion, seperated into rings
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Recipe

• 1 make a lengthwize pocket cut three quarters of the way through each tenderloin and pound with a meat mallet to flatten evenly.
• 2 set aside three apricots for marinade.
• 3 stuff remaining apricots into tenderloins to within 1/2 inch of ends; secure with toothpicks or kitchen string.
• 4 place in a greased baking dish.
• 5 in a blender combine the marinade ingredients and the reserved apricots.
• 6 cover and process until smooth; set aside 1/3 cup.
• 7 pour remaining marinade over tenderloins.
• 8 cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning meat often.
• 9 drain meat and discard marinade.
• 10 drizzle reserved marinade over meat and bake, uncovered, at 400*f for 30 to 35 minutes.