Sugar and Salt Pork with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Preserved Lemons Recipe

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Sugar and Salt Pork with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Preserved Lemons
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Directions:

  1. Combine the sugar, salt, water and dried spices. Add the pork tenderloin and brine for at least 2 hours. Do not let sit in the brine for more than 24 hours. Remove from the brine and pat dry. Cover and place in the refrigerator until cooking time.
  2. Pork Seasoning:
  3. 1/2 cup sugar
  4. 1/4 cup kosher salt
  5. 1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper
  6. Combine the sugar salt and pepper and sprinkle on pork tenderloin generously. Sear in a hot pan and finish in a 400 degree F oven until desired temperature. Cooking to medium is recommended.
  7. Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
  8. 2 medium sized sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 2- inches thick
  9. Water for boiling
  10. 2 tablespoons freshly ground cumin
  11. 1/2 cup olive oil
  12. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  13. Blanch the sweet potatoes in boiling water until firm, but not soft. Remove from the boiling water and place on paper towel until all water is absorbed. Heat a shallow oven-proof pan and add the olive oil. Place the sweet potatoes in the pan, sprinkle with ground cumin, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast until both sides are golden brown.
  14. Preserved lemons:
  15. 2 cups granulated sugar
  16. 4 cups cold water
  17. 2 sprigs thyme
  18. 2 large lemons sliced paper thin
  19. Combine the sugar, water and thyme. Bring to a boil and add the lemon slices. Bring back to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
  20. To assemble dish: Arrange the sweet potatoes on a plate and slice the pork tenderloin in to 3-inch medallions. Place the pork on top of the sweet potatoes and garnish with the preserved lemon slices. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt.
  21. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 763.08 Kcal (3195 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.15g 19%
Cholesterol 329.89mg 110%
Sodium 6668.78mg 278%
Potassium 2022.24mg 43%
Total Carbs 50.19g 17%
Sugars 50.07g 200%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 106.09g 212%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 5.1mg 28%
Calcium 50.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.19 Kcal (394 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g 19%
Cholesterol 40.72mg 110%
Sodium 823.12mg 278%
Potassium 249.6mg 43%
Total Carbs 6.19g 17%
Sugars 6.18g 200%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 13.09g 212%
Iron 0.6mg 28%
Calcium 6.3mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.3
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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