Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"You can grill on anything, ... When I was traveling around the world researching The Barbecue! Bible, I saw people grilling in hubcaps, and the barbecue was great."
-Steve Raichien, Barbecue Guru
The refrigerator light goes on...
There are millions of variations of barbecue sauce, of course. Everyone has their favorite and their magic ingredients. This is the one place that you can get creative easily and likely not mess up your dinner.
I love smoked paprika and it gives this simple and quick sauce a lot of depth of flavor. Use a spicier version like hot paprika or even Chilean merken to really bring a new flavor to your next barbecue.
This is great on almost anything and I especially love this recipe using boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
Pork Tenderloin with Smoky Barbecue Sauce
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces pork with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
The unused sauce will keep for about a week in the refrigerator. The cooked pork will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator and makes great sandwiches.
| 3 Tbsp | low-sodium ketchup |
| 2 tsp | maple syrup |
| 2 tsp | peach preserves |
| 1/2 | lime (juiced) |
| 2 tsp | water |
| 1/8 tsp | hot sauce (like Crystal or Tabasco) |
| 1/8 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 tsp | chili powder |
| 2 tsp | smoked paprika (or Chilean merken) |
| 1 tsp | fresh ground black pepper |
| spray oil | |
| 16 ounces | pork tenderloin |
Place the ketchup, maple syrup, preserves, lime, water, hot sauce, salt, chili powder, paprika and pepper together in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Pre heat the oven to 375°F or start the grill.
Place a pan in the oven.
When the oven is hot, spray the pan with oil and add the tenderloin. Baste with the barbecue sauce and return the pan to the oven.
Cook for 18 to 20 minutes, turning and basting the tenderloin with the barbecue sauce every few minutes.
(If using the grill, spray the grill lightly with oil and baste the tenderloin while cooking.)
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces pork with sauce
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 178 | Calories from Fat 23 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 2g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 74mg | 24% |
| Sodium 142mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrates 14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 3% |
| Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 24g |
| Vitamin A 15% | Vitamin C 10% |
| Calcium 0% | Iron 11% |
| Vitamin K 1 mcg | Potassium 550 mg |
| Magnesium 37 mg | |