Ancho-Honey Pork Tenderloin with Cheese Grits
In this recipe, roast pork tenderloin is glazed with honey, lime, soy and ancho chile powder and served on top of cheese grits. Ancho chile powder, made from dried poblano peppers, has a mild heat and adds a rich, subtly smoky flavor. Serve with sauteed kale with slivered garlic.
Servings
4 servings, 3 ounces pork & 1/2 cup grits each
Prep Time
30 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4cup honey
- 2teaspoons lime juice
- 2teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1/2teaspoon onion powder, divided
- 1pork tenderloin (1-1 1/4 pounds), trimmed
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 1tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 114-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2cup water
- 1/2cup quick grits
- 1/4teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3/4cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Whisk honey, lime juice, soy sauce, chile powder and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Sprinkle pork all over with salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon onion powder. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until brown on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with the reserved honey mixture. Return to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F, 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer the pork to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in grits and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese. Cover to keep warm.
- Slice the pork. Serve the pork with the grits, sprinkled with scallions and drizzled with any remaining glaze from the skillet.
Tips
People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings, 3 ounces pork & 1/2 cup grits each)
| Calories | 401.8kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 37.75g |
| Total Sugars | 17.97g |
| Added Sugars | 17g |
| Fiber | 1.48g |
| Total Fat | 13.64g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.38g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 5.66g |
| Cholesterol | 0.87mg |
| Sodium | 687.02mg |
| Protein | 32.01g |
| Potassium | 638.81mg |
| Calcium | 169.84mg |
| Chromium | 0.03mcg |
| Folate | 61.98mcg |
| Iron | 2.4mg |
| Magnesium | 48.65mg |
| Omega-6 | 1g |
| Trans Fatty Acid | 0g |
| Vitamin A | 540.11IU |
| Vitamin D | 14.16IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0mcg |
| Vitamin C | 2.74mg |
| Vitamin E | 2mg |
| Zinc | 3.3mg |
| Phosphorus | 422.41mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.23mg |
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