SPICY PORK WITH GINGER-MAPLE SAUCE

Spicy Pork with Ginger-Maple Sauce image

"My physical therapist shared this recipe with me and said it was completely foolproof," says Juanita Moore of Dana Point, California. "She was right. It's a real winner. I serve it with sauteed green beans."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 pork tenderloin (3/4 pound)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
SAUCE:
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon diced crystallized ginger

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cinnamon, pepper, salt and allspice. Rub over pork. In a large skillet, brown pork in oil on all sides. , Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add fresh ginger; saute 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in the broth, syrup and candied ginger. Bring to a boil; cook until sauce is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Pour over pork. , Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 883mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 36g protein.