low fat maple syrup & apple braised pork
This is an excellent dish for some pork tenderloins. The maple syrup and apple juice, combined with the lemon juice adds several layers of really intense flavor to the dish. Pair this up with some good mash potatoes, and you’ve got a simple dish to prepare So, you ready… Let's get into the kitchen.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - boneless pork tenderloins, about 4 ounces each
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/3 cup maple syrup, the real stuff
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 medium tart green apple
How To Make low fat maple syrup & apple braised pork
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Step 1Add the apple juice, maple syrup, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl, and whisk to combine. -
Step 2Coat the tenderloins with the dijon mustard.
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Step 3Sauté them in a skillet over high heat, about 2 minutes on each side.
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Step 4Chef’s Note: The tenderloins should be nicely brown and crisp, but not black.
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Step 5Add the apple juice/maple syrup/lemon juice and cayenne mixture to the pan.
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Step 6Reduce heat to low, cover and allow the tenderloins to simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Step 7While the tenderloins are simmering, peel the apple, cut into quarters, and thinly slice.
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Step 8Every five minutes, uncover and spoon some of the sauce over the tenderloins.
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Step 9Add the sliced apple in the last 10 minutes of cooking.
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Step 10Remove from pan, and slice the pork.
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Step 11Lay on a bed of mash potatoes, ladle some of the sauce and apples on top, and serve warm. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-potatoes/low-fat-horseradish-mash-potatoes.html
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Step 12Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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