Seared Sweet and Savory Pork
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces pork with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied and 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
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Serve with Parmesan Squash. or Green Beans with Red Onion or Maple Sweetened Collard Greens or Parmesan Zucchini or Creamed Collard Greens
Serve with Coumadin Safe Dirty Rice or Dirty Rice or Hoppin’ John or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes
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Serve with Creamed Collard Greens or Maple Sweetened Collard Greens or Parmesan Squash or Parmesan Zucchini
Ingredients
| 1 Tbsp Molasses |
| 1 Tbsp. No salt added tomato paste |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 2 tsp.. White wine vinegar |
| 2 tsp. Caper liquid |
| 1 tsp.. Smoked paprika |
| 1 pound Pork tenderloin |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
Instructions
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.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Coumadin Safe Dirty Rice
In a medium-size saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water and the salt. When the liquid comes to a boil, stir in the brown rice. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the…
Dirty Rice
In a medium-size saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water and the salt. When the liquid comes to a boil, stir in the brown rice. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the…
Hoppin’ John
Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir frequently. As the bacon begins to crisp and release fat, add the onion. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir frequently. Add the bell pepper and celery. Cook for about…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Creamed Collard Greens
Rinse the greens well and pat dry. Slice along either side of the spine of the greens and discard the tough spine. Slice the greens into thin strips. Place the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook about 5 minutes until softened. Place…
Maple Sweetened Collard Greens
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the white onion and cook slowly for about 20 minutes until the onions are translucent. Stir frequently. While the onions are cooking, wash the collards well and slice into 1/2-inch-thick chiffonade. Add the collard greens to the pan…
Parmesan Squash
Place the water in a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the squash and then slice lengthwise. Place the four halves in the steamer and steam until slightly tender. Remove the steamed…
Parmesan Zucchini
Place a large skillet in the oven and preheat the oven to 325°F. Cut about 1/4 inch from the stem end of the zucchini and then slice lengthwise. Spray the hot pan with oil and place the six halves in the pan cut side down. Roast for about 20 minutes.…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
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.