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Heart Healthy Pork Tenderloin Recipe

                   
Pork Tenderloin
Try this easy, homestyle pork tenderloin seasoned with maple syrup, Dijon mustard and fresh rosemary. This fragrant pork dish is perfect for your holiday spread or whenever you are in need of big flavor fast.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
3 Tbsp Dijon mustard (gluten free if needed)
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or sage
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon mustard, salt and pepper. Rub mustard mixture all over pork. In a large oven-proof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork and brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast pork until a meat thermometer registers 145°, about 40 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place the skillet over medium-high heat. Add vinegar and boil, scraping up any browned bits, about 30 seconds. Whisk in maple syrup and the remaining 2 tablespoons mustard; bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary and stir to combine.

Step 4

Slice the pork. Serve the pork topped with the sauce.

Time: 75 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 161
Make this for: Healthy Kids Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 4 oz pork, 1 Tbsp sauce
Per serving:
calories:161
total fat:4g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:62mg
sodium:382mg
total carb:3g
fibers:0g
proteins:25g

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About This Healthy Recipe

Need a simple yet flavorful dish to make for dinner? It doesn’t get much easier than this tasty pork tenderloin. This heart-healthy pork dish uses tenderloin, which is a very lean cut of meat. Pork is not only an excellent source of protein, but it also contains other healthy nutrients like thiamin, phosphorus, niacin, vitamin B6, potassium and zinc. This healthy pork recipe is also super tasty. The pork is combined with Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, fresh rosemary and a touch of maple syrup for a slightly tangy, slightly sweet flavor. The pork is low in fat (only 1g per serving), low in calories (only 161 calories per serving) and high in protein (25g per serving). It’s also gluten-free. This family-friendly meal can be served any night of the week but is equally at home taking center stage at a holiday feast. It’s a classic and easy recipe to make and doesn’t require any advanced cooking skills.

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Heart Healthy Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
3 Tbsp Dijon mustard (gluten free if needed)
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or sage
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon mustard, salt and pepper. Rub mustard mixture all over pork. In a large oven-proof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork and brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast pork until a meat thermometer registers 145°, about 40 minutes. Remove pork from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Place the skillet over medium-high heat. Add vinegar and boil, scraping up any browned bits, about 30 seconds. Whisk in maple syrup and the remaining 2 tablespoons mustard; bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary and stir to combine.

Step 4

Slice the pork. Serve the pork topped with the sauce.

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