PORK WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

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Not only odes this easy entree taste awesome, but it's good for you, too. A little brown sugar, ground ginger and Dijon mustard help give the moist tenderloin its incredible flavor, and the tangy salsa can be made in no time. -Nicole Pickett Oro Valley, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 pork tenderloin (1-1/4 pounds)
3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Set aside 1 cup of pineapple (save remaining pineapple for another use). Place the pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, mustard, paprika and ginger. Spread half over the pork. , Bake, uncovered at 450° for 15 minutes. Spread with remaining brown sugar mixture. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, Meanwhile, for salsa, in a small bowl, combine the red pepper, onions, pepper flakes if desired, remaining brown sugar, reserved pineapple and juice. Let pork stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 255mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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