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.
"The best thing I have is the knife from Fatal Attraction. I hung it in my kitchen. It's my way of saying, Don't mess with me."
- Glenn Close, Actress
The refrigerator light goes on...
For some this may seem a lot of pepper. It is a bit spicy, but searing and then roasting mellows the flavor a lot. It's important to not let the pan get too hot, or it will burn the pepper and then the flavors will be spicy and bitter. I like this best with the cheesy grits.
Peppered Pork Tenderloin with Dill Oil
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces pork
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe also requires making Dill Oil
This recipe makes great leftovers.
Serve with Romano Grits or Mashed Yams or Cheese Grits or Cheesy Quinoa or Cheesy Quinoa - Low Sodium Version
AND
Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Parmesan Zucchini
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 4 tsp | fresh ground cracked pepper |
| 16 ounces | pork tenderloin |
| 2 tsp | olive oil |
| 4 tsp | dill oil |
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Combine the salt and pepper on a plate.
Cut the pork tenderloin into four 4 ounce sections. Roll each section in the pepper mixture until well coated.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the pork tenderloin and sear about 30 seconds on each side.
Place the pan in the oven and roast for about 15 to 18 minutes. Turn at least once during the roasting time.
Serve with 1 teaspoon dill oil on top of each serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces pork
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 215 | Calories from Fat 77 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 8g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 98mg | 32% |
| Sodium 275mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates 1g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 1% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 32g |
| Vitamin A 1% | Vitamin C 2% |
| Calcium 1% | Iron 13% |
| Vitamin K 5 mcg | Potassium 624 mg |
| Magnesium 44 mg | |