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
No specific GERD triggers.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"If I had to narrow my choice of meats down to one for the rest of my life, I am quite certain that meat would be pork." -James Beard
The refrigerator light goes on...
This is a quick and easy pork that has the flavor of a smoky barbecue sauce without the hours and hours of slow cooking. Using molasses is a great base for marinades because it is sticky but also it brings sweet, savory and slightly bitter tones to your dish.
Seared Sweet and Savory Pork
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces pork with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes great leftovers. Note that active cooking time does not include marinating time.
Serve with Plain Mashed Potatoes or Dirty Rice or Plain Mashed Potatoes - Low Sodium Version or Hoppin' John
AND
Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Green Beans with Red Onion or Maple Sweetened Collard Greens or Parmesan Zucchini or Creamed Collard Greens
| 1 Tbsp | molasses or black treacle |
| 1 Tbsp | no salt added tomato paste |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 2 tsp | white wine vinegar |
| 1 tsp | smoked paprika |
| 1 lb | pork tenderloin |
| 1 Tbsp | olive oil |
Place the molasses, tomato paste, salt, vinegar and paprika in a medium-sized bowl (one large enough to hold the pork tenderloin) and whisk until smooth.
Add the pork tenderloin and toss to coat well. Let marinate for at least an hour - overnight is best.
When ready to cook place a large skillet in the oven and preheat to 400°F.
When the pan is hot add the olive oil and then the pork.
Roast for about 20 minutes. Turn every five minutes or so.
Let rest for about two minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces pork with sauce
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 174 | Calories from Fat 53 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 5g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 74mg | 24% |
| Sodium 211mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrates 5g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber <1g | 2% |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 24g |
| Vitamin A 6% | Vitamin C 3% |
| Calcium 1% | Iron 11% |
| Vitamin K 2 mcg | Potassium 579 mg |
| Magnesium 46 mg | |