Health tip: Cherry glazed pork tenderloin

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