Caramelized Pork Slices

Name: Caramelized Pork Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound); 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

This easy treatment for pork caught my eye when I saw the word "caramelized." The slightly sweet glaze is yummy. I like to serve this over noodles or rice...or with mashed potatoes. —Elisa Lochridge, Beaverton, Oregon.

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cut tenderloin into 8 slices; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; brown pork on both sides. Remove from pan.
In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute garlic 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients. Add pork, turning to coat; cook, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in pork reads 145°, 3-4 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

2 pork slices: 198 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

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wesdy

Dec 27, 2019

Amazing! Definitely adding this to the rotation. My tenderloin was 1.5 pounds, so I browned the slices in 2 batches and tripled the sauce. Used the ingredients exactly as written. I was afraid it might be too sweet but it was perfect. Super juicy meat, even when reheated the next day. Super simple, quick, and guest-worthy all at the same time.
Tony TK

Nov 10, 2019

Double up the ingredients was perfect for extra sauce. Easy to cook and came out perfect. Wife gave me two thumbs up. Thanks
pcronk

Jan 15, 2019

OMG that sauce! I could take a bath in it! I'll definitely make extra sauce next time.
AllisonO

Mar 13, 2017

Fantastic! The glaze is so simple but I will make more of it next time I make this (it's so good you'll want extra)! I used pork chops but will likely try it on chicken as well.
jwharen

Jan 23, 2015

awesome recipe, also very good with chicken
TexasCookie

Oct 20, 2012

Very good dish; tender and flavorful and so easy. Nice weekday main course.
dreamgirlut

Aug 8, 2010

As Rachel Ray would say... YUM - O! This is my favorite pork recipe!!!!! DH and kiddos like it too.
deborahn

Mar 26, 2010

This is my favorite pork recipe, I use boneless pork loin chops with very good results.
susanne_1989

Mar 21, 2010

Very easy and tasty. I made no changes to it.