Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Pork Tenderloan w/Plum Salsa


Recipe Source: pg 66 Better Homes and Gardens Cook Healthy Today

Nutritional Facts per serving (makes 4): 166 cal, 5g fat, 55mg sodium, 11g carbo, 1g fiber, 18g pro

Ingredients:

  • 1 12oz pork tenderloin
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 fresh plums, pitted and coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 tbl orange juice
  • 1 tbl sugar
  • 1 whole pickled or fresh jalapeno chili pepper, seeded
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • Fresh oregano sprigs *optional*

Directions:

  1. Brush tenderloin with oil. Rub salt and garlic onto meat. Place meat on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast in a 425 degree oven for 25 to 35 min or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer
  2. Meanwhile, for salsa, in a food processor bowl combine plums, orange juice, sugar, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and ginger. Process with on/off turns until chopped. Transfer to a small saucepan. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through.
  3. To serve, slice meat. Serve with warm salsa. If desired, garnish with oregano.

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