Pork Tenderloin with Fennel
Slightly sweet fennel accents the pork's natural sweetness.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 10
4 pounds pork tenderloin, excess fat removed
4 bulbs fennel, cubed
1½ cups Caramelized Onions
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Place the pork into an oval 6- to 7-quart slow cooker. Top with remaining ingredients. Cook on low for 8 hours.
PER SERVING Calories: 250 | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 260mg | Carbohydrates: 7g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 39g
Pork Tenderloin with Sweet and Savory Apples
The tart apples sweeten over the long cooking time and nearly melt into the pork.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2
1/8 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾–1 pound boneless pork tenderloin
½ cup sliced onions
5 fresh sage leaves
2 cups peeled, diced Granny Smith apples
-Sprinkle salt and pepper on the tenderloin. Place the onion slices on the bottom of a 1½- to 2-quart slow cooker. Add the tenderloin. Place the sage on top of the meat. Top with the diced apples.
-Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours.
PER SERVING Calories: 300 | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 230mg | Carbohydrates: 25g | Fiber: 5g | Protein: 36g
Pork Tenderloin Tip
Lean, boneless pork tenderloin is often sold in very large packages containing 2 or more tenderloins, with a combined weight that is frequently over 15 pounds. As a result, it can be very expensive. Buy pork tenderloin on sale, and cut the meat into meal-sized portions. Label and freeze the portions until they are needed.
Pork and Tomatillo Burrito Filling
Serve with tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado in large tortillas.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2
½ pound boneless lean pork tenderloin roast
¾ cup diced tomatillos
¼ cup sliced onions
½ jalapeño, diced
1 tablespoon lime juice
-Place all ingredients into a 2-quart slow cooker. Stir. Cook on low for 8–10 hours.
-Use a fork to shred all of the contents. Toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
PER SERVING Calories: 160 | Fat: 4.5g | Sodium: 60mg | Carbohydrates: 5g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 24g
Reference: Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook - Rachel Rappaport
