Lamb Tenderloin With Maple Pecan Marinade

Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 lbs lamb tenderloin (a package of two tenderloins)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (optional but good to add)
• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste, i use about 1 tsp.)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 cut slits in the lamb tenderloins to absorb more marinade, and place in a shallow glass pan.
• 2 top with onions and garlic (if using) with hands, distribute the onions and garlic over the lamb.
• 3 in a separate bowl combine olive oil, maple syrup, honey, pecans, mustard, chili powder, thyme, salt and red pepper flakes; mix to combine.
• 4 pour over lamb and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
• 5 when ready to cook, place the lamb on the grill or broil in the oven (reserve the marinade).
• 6 if grilling, cook the tenderloins on a medium-low heat (covered grill) for about 10 minutes on each side, or until done.
• 7 let the tenderloin rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
• 8 *note* when the lamb is on the grill heat the marinade, and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, and serve over the tenderloins.