Brandy Pear Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 75 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Total time: 120 minutes
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 179
Carbohydrates: 8.4g
Protein: 24g
Fat: 5.3g
Cholesterol: 71mg
Sodium: 55mg
Exchanges
Fruit: 1/2
Meat: 3
- 2
- (3/4lb) pork tenderloins
- 1/2 cup
- brandy
- 2/3 cup
- finely chopped fresh pear
- 2 Tbls
- finely chopped almonds, toasted
- 2 Tbls
- raisins, chopped
- 1 Tbl
- cider vinegar
- 2 tsps
- chopped crystallized ginger
- vegetable cooking spray
- 12
- fresh pear slices (optional)
- Trim fat from pork. Cut pork lengthwise to within ½ inch of outer edge of each tenderloin. Place in a shallow dish; pour brandy over tenderloins, and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.
- Remove tenderloins from marinade. Place in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- Combine chopped pear and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Spread half of mixture in center of each tenderloin to within ½ inch of sides. Bring sides of meat together, and secure at 2-inch intervals with string.
- Place tenderloins on a rack in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. If desired, insert meat thermometer into thickest part of tenderloin. Bake uncovered at 375° F for 45 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 160° F, basting frequently with marinade. Let stand 10 minutes; slice into 18 pieces and arrange on a large serving platter. If desired, garnish with pear slices.
Makes 6 servings. Per Serving: 1/2 Fruit, 3 Meat, 1 Free.
