Health tip: Cherry glazed pork tenderloin

September 13, 2011

Try this savory nutrition-conscious recipe, approved by our dietitian.

Cherry Glazed Pork Tenderloin


Ingredients

  • Pork tenderloin, cut into 8 medallions 
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper 
  • 1/4 tsp. salt 
  • 1-1/2 tsp. olive oil 
  • 1/2 cup Zinfandel wine 
  • 1/4 cup all-fruit sour cherry preserves 
  • 1/4 cup dried tart cherries 
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice 

Directions

  1. Flatten pork slightly with palm of hand. Sprinkle with pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. 
  2. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. 
  3. Transfer pork to plate. Add wine to skillet and stir to scrape up brown bits. Add preserves, cherries, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. 
  4. Cook, stirring, until sauce reduces slightly, about 1 minute. 
  5. Add pork back to skillet and cook until hot, turning to coat with sauce. 
  6. Serve pork with sauce and brown rice. 

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information (per serving) 

Calories 181
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 55 mg
Sodium 193 mg
Total Carbohydrate 12 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 9 g
Protein 18 g
Calcium 9 mg