Pork With Pineapple Salsa |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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An easy entree. Brown sugar, ground ginger, and Dijon mustard gives this tenderloin a savory flavor. Ingredients:
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits |
1 (1 -1 1/4 lb) pork tenderloin |
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided |
3 tablespoons dijon mustard |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red peppers or 1/4 cup green pepper |
1/3 cup chopped green onion |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of juice.
3. Set aside 1 cup of pineapple, save remaining pineapple for another use.
4. Place tenderloin on rack in shallow roasting pan.
5. Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, mustard, paprika, and ginger.
6. Spread half of this over pork.
7. Bake uncovered at 450°F for 15 minutes.
8. Spread with remaining brown sugar mixture after cooking for 15 minutes.
9. Bake 15-20 minutes longer, or if you have a meat thermometer, until it reads 160 degrees.
10. For the salsa, in a small bowl, combine red pepper, onion, and pepper flakes, and brown sugar., and the 1/4 cup pineapple juice., you may use the rest for another time.
11. Let pork stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
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