Yields4 ServingsPrep Time35 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time50 mins
1lbpork tenderloin
1tbspliquid smoke
2tspolive oil
Pineapple Slaw:
⅓cupfresh lime juice
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
2tspsugar
4cupscoleslaw mix
1 ¼cupsdiced fresh pineapple
2tbspfinely chopped fresh cilantro
1tbspFinely chopped jalapeño (optional)
1
Preheat oven to 425 F. Season pork with salt and pepper to taste; drizzle with liquid smoke. In a large ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 3 minutes, turning brown evenly on all sides.
2
Transfer skillet from oven. Let pork stand 10 minutes before cutting into thin slices.
3
For the slaw, in a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil and sugar. In a medium bowl combine coleslaw mic, pineapple, cilantro and (if desired) jalapeño. Add lime mixture, and season with salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat. Serve with sliced pork.
Make it a meal: Serve with black beans and steamed brown rice.
Culinary: What is liquid smoke? Liquid smoke is a seasoning made from water and compressed natural smoke. It’s added to meats and vegetables to make them taste like they’ve been barbecued or cooked in a smoker.
Nutrition: Pineapple Tangy and sweet pineapple fruit is rich in vitamins and the proteolytic compound bromelain
Make it Gluten Free: Dependent on using a Gluten Free liquid smoke.
Ingredients
1lbpork tenderloin
1tbspliquid smoke
2tspolive oil
Pineapple Slaw:
⅓cupfresh lime juice
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
2tspsugar
4cupscoleslaw mix
1 ¼cupsdiced fresh pineapple
2tbspfinely chopped fresh cilantro
1tbspFinely chopped jalapeño (optional)
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425 F. Season pork with salt and pepper to taste; drizzle with liquid smoke. In a large ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook 3 minutes, turning brown evenly on all sides.
2
Transfer skillet from oven. Let pork stand 10 minutes before cutting into thin slices.
3
For the slaw, in a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil and sugar. In a medium bowl combine coleslaw mic, pineapple, cilantro and (if desired) jalapeño. Add lime mixture, and season with salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat. Serve with sliced pork.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
