Asian Glazed Roasted Pork
(makes 6 servings)
| 2 | pork tenderloins, about 3/4 pound (360 g) each |
| 1/2 | cup (120 ml) canned low-sodium chicken broth |
| 1 | teaspoon (5 ml) minced fresh ginger |
| 2 | scallions, white part only, minced |
| 1 | small Thai chile pepper or jalapeņo, seeded and minced |
| 1/3 | cup (80 ml) fresh orange juice |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice |
| 1 | teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest |
| 1 | tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil |
| 1/4 | teaspoon (1.25 ml) dark sesame oil |
- In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, scallions, chile pepper, orange juice, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Whisk in olive oil and sesame oil. Pour mixture into a large self-sealing plastic bag.
- Add the tenderloins to the bag and seal. Let stand, occasionally turning bag, for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C), Gas Mark 6.
- Remove tenderloins from the marinade and place in a roasting pan. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until an instant meat thermometer registers 160°F.
- Meanwhile, place marinade and broth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- To serve, thinly slice pork on the diagonal. Arrange slices on a heated serving platter and nap with some of the sauce. Serve immediately.
| Per serving: | 173 calories (36% calories from fat), 24 g protein, 7 g total fat (1.8 g saturated fat), 3 g carbohydrate, 0 dietary fiber, 67 mg cholesterol, 52 mg sodium |
| Diabetic exchanges: | 3 lean protein |
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