meats
Honey-Smoked Pork Tenderloin
Prep: 15 min – Cook: 15 min
3 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 2-inch slices
4 medium carrots, sliced 1-inch
3 stalks celery, sliced 1-inch
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
In 10-inch skillet melt butter until sizzling; add pork tenderloin slices and carrots. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until meat is no longer pink (5 to 6 minutes).
Reduce heat to medium. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisply tender (10 to 12 minutes).
Microwave Directions:
In 3-quart casserole melt butter on HIGH (30 to 45 seconds); add pork tenderloin slices and carrots. Cover; microwave on HIGH, stirring after half the time, until pork is no longer pink (8 to 10 minutes). Stir in all remaining ingredients. Cover; microwave on HIGH, stirring after half the time, until vegetables are crisply tender (5 to 9 minutes). Place meat and vegetables on platter; keep warm. Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water. Stir into hot pan juices. Microwave on HIGH, stirring after half the time, until thickened (2 to 4 minutes). Pour sauce over meat.
Makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info Per 1 serving: Calories 320, Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrates 23 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g
This recipe created by Land O’Lakes.