Pork doesn’t have to be a calorie-dense and fatty dinner option. It also does not need to be reserved for holidays and special occasions. You will be super excited to grab your
Tuscan-Style Pork
Italian-inspired and melt-in-your-mouth good.
Yields 8 Servings
Ingredients:
- pork tenderloin, 1 lb.
- flour, 3 T
- lemon pepper, 2 t
- olive oil, 2 t
- dry white wine, ¼ c
- lemon juice, ¼ c
- lemon (sliced), 5 slices
- capers (drained), 4 T
- salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Slice pork tenderloin into 8 even pieces. Using a meat mallet, pound each piece of pork to thin it out.
- Next, sprinkle flour, lemon pepper, and salt over each pork cutlet. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high.
- Place pork pieces in skillet and cook for about 4 minutes; flip them over and continue cooking another 4 minutes. The meat should be brown and cooked through (if not, cook a minute or two longer.)
- In a small bowl, combine white wine and lemon juice; stir thoroughly. Pour mixture into the skillet and cook with the pork for about 2 more minutes. The mixture should get thick.
- Remove skillet from heat and place the pork slices on a serving platter. Place lemon slices and capers on top and serve.
Pork with Mango Salsa
A light and fresh take on a classic.
Yields 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- pork tenderloin, 1 lb.
- non-stick cooking spray
- red bell pepper (chopped), 1
- fresh cilantro (chopped), 1 ¼ c
- green or purple cabbage (shredded), 2 c
- carrots (shredded), ½ c
- jalapeno pepper (minced), 1
- mango (peeled, cubed), 1
- prepared salsa, 6 T
- salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450 F. Grease a large skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium.
- Place pork slices in skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes; flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to get a nice sear.
- Place skillet in oven and bake pork for about 15 minutes (meat should reach 160 F.)
- Remove pork from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, and mango on individual plates. Slice the pork into strips and divide the strips between the plates.
- Top with a dollop of salsa and a sprinkle of cilantro and salt. Serve.
Spicy Pork Tenderloin
Sugar, spice, and everything nice!
Yields 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- pork tenderloin, 1 lb.
- smoked paprika, 1 T
- salt, ½ t
- brown sugar, 1 ½ t
- sugar, 1 ½ t
- chili powder, 1 ½ t
- ground cumin, 1 ½ t
- black pepper, 1 ½ t
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Meanwhile, in small mixing bowl, combine paprika, salt, black pepper, cumin, brown sugar, chili powder, and sugar.
- Rub spice mixture onto entire pork tenderloin. Put pork in non-stick baking dish and cook in oven for about 30 to 35 minutes. The meat should reach 160 F.
- Take pork out of oven and let cool 5 minutes. Slice pork and serve with a vegetable and starch.