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Pecan-Crusted Pork with Orange-Maple Glaze
ingredients
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1
pork tenderloin (about 1 1/2 lb.)
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1/2
tsp. salt
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1/4
tsp. ground black pepper
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4
Tbsp. pure maple syrup
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1
cup pecan pieces, finely chopped
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2
Tbsp. vegetable oil
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2
oranges (1 juiced; 1 cut in wedges)
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1/4
tsp. ground cumin
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1/4
tsp. cayenne pepper
directions
1. Trim pork, then cut into 1/2-inch slices. Flatten slices with palm of hand; season pork with salt and pepper.
2. Place 3 tablespoons of the syrup in a shallow dish; place pecans in a second shallow dish. In a 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium heat. Coat pork in syrup, then press in pecans. Place pork in skillet in single layer; top with remaining pecans and syrup from dish. Cook 3 to 4 minutes each side, just until pork is pink in center. Remove from skillet. With a slotted spoon, remove any pecan pieces in skillet; spoon over pork.
3. Stir orange juice, the remaining 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cumin, and cayenne into skillet. Cook, uncovered, for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour over pork. Serve with orange wedges.
nutrition facts
- Servings Per Recipe 4 servings
- Calories537
- Total Fat (g)33
- Saturated Fat (g)4,
- Monounsaturated Fat (g)18,
- Polyunsaturated Fat (g)9,
- Cholesterol (mg)111,
- Sodium (mg)381,
- Carbohydrate (g)25,
- Total Sugar (g)19,
- Fiber (g)4,
- Protein (g)38,
- Vitamin C (DV%)59,
- Calcium (DV%)7,
- Iron (DV%)15,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Superb sauce! Needs more pecans. Rather then trying to put pecans on pork while frying, just make the sauce with them in. They fall off of prk
10/23/2011 06:36:39 PM Report AbuseI had similar problems as another reviewer. The pecans mostly fell off the pork, and even over medium heat, the syrup burned and blackened. Tonight I will start from scratch with the remaining uncooked pork. I will cook the pork on its own, then make a sauce with the syrup, pecans and other ingredients (over lower heat!).
10/20/2011 05:06:50 PM Report AbuseI don't know if I did something wrong or what, but this was horrible. The syrup caramelized and burned, the pecans fell off, and the sauce was completely inedible. Maybe with some tweaking it will be a good dish. I'll try baking it next time.
9/27/2011 10:31:10 PM Report AbuseI loved it and most importantly, the family loved it. I had a little left over and it tasted just as great the second day for lunch.
9/24/2011 02:11:47 PM Report AbuseThis was delicious. Next time I'll chop the pecans finer and maybe use a little less. It was super easy, fast and made dinner special.
8/25/2011 08:29:05 PM Report Abuse