ASIAN PORK TENDERLOINS

Asian Pork Tenderloins Recipe

These mouthwatering tenderloins are a summer favorite 

• 8 Servings
• Prep: 10 min. + marinating Grill: 25 min.

10 25 35

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• Dash cayenne pepper
• 4 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each)

Directions

• For marinade, in a blender combine the first seven ingredients; cover and process until blended. Divide marinade between two large resealable plastic bags; add two tenderloins to each bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
• Place pork over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium-hot heat for 25 to 35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked pork equals 

285 calories, 

15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 

95 mg cholesterol, 

237 mg sodium, 

1 g carbohydrate, 

trace fiber, 

34 g protein.

 

SKILLET PORK CHOPS

Ingredients

4 pork loin chops (8 oz each), well trimmed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, cut into 6 wedges each
3 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch chunks

Cooking Instructions

1. Season both sides of the pork chops with the cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Brown the pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
3. Add the onions and carrots to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the pork chops are cooked through. Serve the vegetables with the pork chops.

Servings Per Recipe: 1

• Calories 319
• Total Fat 15 g
• Sat Fat 7 g
• Cholesterol 109 mg
• Sodium 294 mg
• Carbs 10 g
• Dietary Fiber 3 g
• Protein 34 g