We served the pork thin sliced over rice or couscous with the pineapple sauce over all. Along with it you have green beans cooked with a ham bone and broccoli. The teens had friends over at the last min., so I cooked a bunch of rice to take over when the couscous ran out.
Pineapple Pork Tenderloin Recipe By : Southern Living
Timesaver: Prick pork with a fork and marinate 1 to 2 hours. For easy cleanup, use a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag instead of a baking dish. Preparation time: 5 minutes Marinating time: 8 hours Cooking time: 35 minutes
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided 2 (1 1/2-pound) pork tenderloins 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly 2 (2.6-ounce) packages sesame-ginger couscous, cooked*
Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Chill pineapple. Combine juice, teriyaki sauce, and 2 tablespoons vinegar in a 13x9-inch baking dish. Add pork, turning to coat. Chill, covered, overnight, turning occasionally. Remove pork, reserving 2 tablespoons marinade.
Broil** pork on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan 4 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) 10 to 15 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer registers 160F.
Bring pineapple, reserved marinade, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, and jelly to a boil in a saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Serve over sliced tenderloins and couscous. Makes 6 servings.
NOTES:
*Couldn't find, used Marrakesh Express Cranberry Currant Couscous (6.4 oz)
**grilled instead of in the oven |