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Fruit and Walnut Stuffed Pork Loin

November 12, 2024 by Dinner Tonight

Are you tired of the same holiday turkey meal every season? Try this Festive Fruit and Nut Stuffed Pork Loin to celebrate this season.

Megan Glidden

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12 4 ounce servings
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12 4 ounce servings
Ingredients
Stuffed Pork Loin
  • 3 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup pears chopped
  • 1 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Mustard Cream Sauce
  • 1/2 cup dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
Servings: 4 ounce servings
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Instructions
  1. Wash hands and sanitize work station
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  3. Butterfly pork tenderloin using a sharp knife and set aside
  4. In a thick bottomed pan, heat up oil over medium heat add garlic and stir until fragrant. Add chopped pears, chopped onion, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper sautéing for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Take pear mixture and spread on top of the butterflied pork tenderloin evenly. Roll pork loin back up and secure with baking twine.
  6. Spray a 9”x13” baking dish with cooking spray
  7. Place pork loin into baking dish, cover dish with foil and bake for 1 hour or until core temperature reaches 145 degrees.
  8. While pork loin is cooling for 5-10 minutes, in a saucepan combine mustard, maple syrup, black pepper and Greek yogurt. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  9. Smother pork loin with mustard cream sauce before slicing and serving.
Recipe Notes

Fruit and Walnut stuffed Pork Loin

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 4 ounce  (177g)
servings per container 12

Amount per serving
Calories	240					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	10	g			13	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	75	mg			25	%	
Sodium	270	mg			12	%	
Total Carbohydrate	11	g			4	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	8	g					
Added Sugars	4	g			8	%	
Protein	26	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	42	mg			4	%	
Iron	2	mg			10	%	
Potassium	540	mg			10	%

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Pork Tenderloin with Cayenne Cherry Sauce

February 8, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This pork tenderloin with a cayenne cherry sauce is healthy, while still feeling indulgent.


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup cherry preserves
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shallots chopped
  • 1 cup dark cherries fresh or frozen pitted
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Mix the preserves, balsamic vinegar, and allspice in a small bowl. Reserve half of the mixture.
  4. Brush 1/2 of the mixture on the pork tenderloin, covering the entire tenderloin.
  5. Cover and cook the tenderloin for 45-50 minutes, or until a food thermometer reaches 145 degrees F.
  6. While the tenderloin is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and saute for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add the cherries, cayenne, and the reserved preserve mixture. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
  7. Using an immersion blender, food processor, or regular blender blend the dark cherry sauce until it is smooth. Be careful with the hot liquid.
  8. Slice the tenderloin and spoon the dark cherry sauce over top. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Pork Tenderloin with Dark Cherry Sauce Nutrition Facts Serving size (186g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 240 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 65 mg 3 % Total Carbohydrate 21 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 24 g Vitamin D 0 % Calcium 0 % Iron 6 % Potassium 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: cherries, cherry, dinner, Heart Healthy, main dish, Pork, pork tenderloin, protein, valentine, valentines day

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

October 17, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This slow cooker recipe is teen approved, easy and delicious. This recipe also includes pork, which has B vitamins, zinc, iron, and protein.

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: carnitas, kid friendly, main dish, Pork, protein, recipe, Slow Cooker, tacos

Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore

April 27, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This healthy version of an Italian classic is as delicious as it is easy to make. Stick this in the slow cooker and come home to a delicious meal with minimal effort.


Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore
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Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
4 hrs 40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
4 hrs 40 minutes
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4 15 minutes
Cook Time
4 hrs 40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 15 minutes
Cook Time
4 hrs 40 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes unsalted and undrained
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste unsalted
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 4 ounce package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Italian herb blend no sodium added
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 2 cups penne pasta cooked
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup low fat mozzarella cheese grated or shredded
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  1. Mix tomatoes and tomato paste in slow cooker until well blended. Stir in vegetables and add Italian seasoning.
  2. Cut mean into 8 pieces. Add to slow cooker; cover with lid. Cook low 4 to 4 1/2 hours.
  3. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. When meat is cooked, transfer to plate reserving sauce in slow cooker. Cover meat to keep warm. Mix cornstarch and water until well blended. Add to sauce; stir. Cover an cook for 6-8 minutes.
  4. Drain pasta; spoon onto plate. Top with meat, sauce and cheese.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Heart Healthy, pasta, Pork, protein, Slow Cooker

Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Any day is a taco day!!  These Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos are a special treat for a weekend meal. You can even double up the recipe and prep your meals for the week to come.  Don’t forget to add the fresh salsa verde and a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos


Smokey Pork Tenderloin Tacos
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Ingredients
Rub Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Taco Ingredients
  • 1 pork tenderloin about 2-3 lbs
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 avocados pitted and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 8 sprigs cilantro finely chopped, about 2 tbsp
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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F degrees.
  2. Pat tenderloin dry with paper towel.
  3. Put meat into bowl, rolling it in the Rub mixture until it is coated evenly.
  4. Cover the meat with wax paper or plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, no longer
  5. Place the meat in heavy duty aluminum foil and fold foil to make a sealed pouch.
  6. Place tenderloin in baking dish or pan and put into oven.
  7. Bake for 2 hours or until it shreds with a fork.
  8. Transfer meat to a serving dish and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Warm the tortillas by loosely wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  10. Shred with fork or slice tenderloin into very thin pieces and serve hot with warm tortillas, avocados, salsa, and cilantro in separate bowls so all family members can make their own tacos
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, dinner, Heart Healthy, Pork, protein, recipe, recipes, taco, tacos, tenderloin, tex mex

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