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Seared Sweet and Savory Pork

Servings

4

Serving size

4 ounces pork with sauce
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This 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

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Seared Sweet and Savory Pork

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

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.

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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GERD / Acid Reflux

No specific GERD triggers.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

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.

"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