Moroccan Pork Tenderloin w Dried Plums - 26g Carbs, 3g Fiber
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Perched on the far western edge of North Africa, straddling both
the Mediterranean and Atlantic, the Middle East and Europe, Morocco
has been the birthplace of some of the spiciest and most succulent
four-star meat dishes the culinary world has known. This recipe
with pork chops and dried plums is no exception…
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
For the marinade:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
3 pork tenderloins, cleaned of silver skin
For the dried plums:
1 Tbsp butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 shallots, finely chopped
1 tsp fresh, chopped thyme or parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup dried plums (prunes), pitted and chopped
1 cup apple cider
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for
the marinade and pour over the tenderloins. Marinate the pork
tenderloin for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. While the pork is marinating, melt the butter in a skillet
over medium heat and add the onions, shallots, thyme, salt and
pepper. Cook until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Turn
off the heat and set aside in the pan.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Remove the tenderloins from the marinade and pat them dry.
Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper. Heat a large skillet
over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins on all sides in the
dry, hot skillet and finish cooking in the oven until the pork
is just cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
5. Place the tenderloins on a cutting board and let them rest
2 to 3 minutes before slicing.
6. Meanwhile, place the onion mixture over medium heat and add
the dried plums. Cook for 1 minute and add the apple cider.
Bring to a boil and cook until the cider reduces a little and
becomes syrupy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Slice the pork, place a few slices on each plate along with
some of the dried plum mixture and a drizzle of the cider syrup.
Serving Size: 3-4 slices
Nutrition Facts:
436g Calories, 11g Total Fat, 6g Saturated Fat, 48g Protein,
26g Total Carbs, 3g Dietary Fiber, 298mg Sodium,
30% Calories from Fat, 45% Calories from Protein,
24% Calories from Carbs