Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

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(600)

In Hanover, Massachusetts, Kristen Croke relies on a handful of ingredients for this moist and tender main course. 'When there are just two of us for dinner, I prepare one tenderloin and marinate the other in the freezer for later use,' she explains.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

  • 2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins

Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

  2. Drain and discard marinade. Place the tenderloins in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425 degrees F for 25-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan drippings.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: 4 ounces cooked pork equals 217 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 317 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 4 lean meat.