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Spiced Pork Tenderloin
Servings = 4 | Serving size =4 ounces pork with about 3 tablespoons sauce
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.
This recipe makes terrific leftover sandwiches.
Serve with Plain Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Yams
AND
Serve with Roasted Beets or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus
| 1 Tbsp | olive oil |
| 1 large | white onion |
| 3 | green onions |
| 1/8 tsp | ground nutmeg |
| 1/8 tsp | cayenne pepper |
| 1/8 tsp | red pepper flakes |
| 1/8 tsp | ground cloves |
| 1/4 tsp | paprika |
| 1/2 tsp | salt |
| 1/4 cup | bourbon |
| 2 Tbsp | blackstrap molasses |
| 1/4 cup | dried currants |
| 1/4 cup | fresh lemon juice |
| spray olive oil | |
| 1 lb | pork tenderloin |
Place olive oil in a large non-reactive skillet. Heat over medium heat and add the diced white onion and the white part of the green onions. Cook very slowly until browned.
Add the ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, ground cloves, paprika and salt. Toss until the onions are well coated with the spices. Add the bourbon and molasses and stir.
Add the currants and lemon juice and stir gently, then turn heat to low.
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 425°F.
When the oven is hot, spray the pan lightly with oil and add the pork tenderloin. Turn to sear on all sides and then add the sauce from the skillet. Cover the pan loosely with foil.
Reduce the heat to 350° in the oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the pork rest for a few minutes. While it is resting, stir the tops of the green onions into the hot sauce. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces pork with about 3 tablespoons sauce | Servings 4
Calories 270 | Calories from Fat 66
Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)
Total Fat 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat 2g (9%)
Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 74 mg (25 %) | Sodium 355 mg (15 %)
Total Carbohydrates 18g (6%) | Sugars 12g
Dietary Fiber 2g (9%) | Protein 25g
Vitamin A 6% | Vitamin C 27 % | Calcium 5% | Iron 13%
Vitamin K 42 mcg | Potassium 721 mg | Magnesium 56 mg
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-Fred Friendly, Television pioneer
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This is a fantastic fall meal. The spices combine well with the onions and the savory pork while there's a slight sweet and tart flavor from the molasses and lemon juice. It's so quick and easy to make -- no more than 45 minutes and less of that as prep time.
This recipe might be a little spicy for some folks, but it's easy to back off on the cayenne and / or the red pepper flakes.
