Pork w/Pineapple Salsa -- e-w
Source of Recipe
Quick Cooking � N. Pickett; Oro Valley, AZ
Pork w/Pineapple Salsa -- e-w
Serves: 4
1 20-oz. can unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 pork tenderloin (1-1/4 lbs.)
3 T. brown sugar, �divided�
2 T. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/3 c. finely chopped sweet red or green pepper
1/4 c. chopped green onion
Optional: 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 c. juice. Set aside 1 c. of pineapple (save remaining pineapple for another use. Place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
Combine 2 T. of brown sugar and the next 3 ingredients. Spread half over pork. Bake, uncovered at 450� for 15 minutes. Spread with remaining brown sugar mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160�.
Meanwhile, for Salsa, combine the red pepper and pepper flakes, if desired, remaining brown sugar and reserved pineapple and juice in a bowl. Let pork stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.
One serving (4-oz. cooked pork w/1/4-cup salsa) equals: 259 calories�6 gm fat (2 gm saturated)�84 mg cholesterol�255 mg sodium�19 gm carbohydrate�1 gm fiber�31 gm protein +++EXC: 4 lean meat�1 fruit +++WWP: 5
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