Ginger-Dijon Glazed Pork Tenderloin (South Beach)
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger1/4 teaspoon dried thymeSalt1 1/2 pounds pork loin1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oilFreshly ground black pepper
Heat the oven to 450 degrees.
In a small bowl, stir together mustard, sour cream, ginger, thyme, and a pinch of salt; set aside.
Make several 1/4-inch slits in pork loin. Slip garlic into slits. Brush loin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add pork loin and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
Spread mustard mixture over pork, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150 degrees, about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the pork to a cutting board; loosely cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per serving: 267 calories, 11 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 38 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 327 mg sodium
Cooking Tip: Studding meat with garlic before cooking is any easy flavor technique that can be used for any cut of pork or beef.
In a small bowl, stir together mustard, sour cream, ginger, thyme, and a pinch of salt; set aside.
Make several 1/4-inch slits in pork loin. Slip garlic into slits. Brush loin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add pork loin and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
Spread mustard mixture over pork, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until a meat thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 150 degrees, about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the pork to a cutting board; loosely cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition at a Glance
Per serving: 267 calories, 11 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 38 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 327 mg sodium
Cooking Tip: Studding meat with garlic before cooking is any easy flavor technique that can be used for any cut of pork or beef.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 385.6
- Total Fat: 18.0 g
- Cholesterol: 135.7 mg
- Sodium: 230.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 0.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
- Protein: 50.2 g
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