Mediterranean Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
The Marinade
-
1
lb
pork tenderloin
-
¼
cup
balsamic vinegar
-
¼ – ⅓
cup
olive oil
-
½
tsp
smoked paprika or regular paprika
-
1
tbsp
honey (optional)
-
1
tsp
minced garlic
-
½
tsp
kosher salt
-
¼
tsp
black pepper
-
1
tsp
dried oregano or 1 tbsp freshly chopped oregano
-
1
tsp
dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (optional)
The Skillet
-
2
tsp
olive oil
-
⅔
cup
sliced shallot or onion
-
2
oz
sliced olives
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1
small
zucchini, thinly sliced
-
to taste
sea salt/pepper
Instructions
- Slice the pork tenderloin into 1 inch to 1 ¼ thick pieces and place them in a ziplock bag or bowl.
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients and coat the pork slices evenly.
- Marinate the pork for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the fridge.
- Let the marinated pork come to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until fragrant.
- Add the marinated pork and cook for about 4-5 minutes, then flip the slices.
- Add the olives and zucchini, cooking until the pork is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove the pork from the skillet and let it rest for 3 minutes.
- Plate the pork and vegetables, topping with the reduced marinade and adjusting seasoning as desired.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
309
Total fat
18.8g
Total carbohydrates
8g
Total protein
26.2g
Sodium
182.1mg
Cholesterol
77.6mg
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