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Cocoa-Crusted Pork Loin Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings
    • Calories: 180
    • Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 177mg
    • Carbohydrates: 1g
    • Fiber: 0
    • Protein: 24g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Cocoa-Crusted Pork Loin Recipe

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This cocoa-crusted pork loin recipe seals in the juices with a quick sear before roasting. Perfect for a special occasion, this healthy recipe for pork tenderloin is topped off with a delicious savory sauce.

Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
    • 1 tsp instant coffee
    • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp chili powder
    • 1 lb boneless pork tenderloin, fat trimmed
    • 1 Tbsp olive oil
    • 1 cup fat free, reduced-sodium chicken broth (gluten free, if needed)
    • 1 tsp cornstarch
    • 1 Tbsp water
    • 1 tsp trans fat free margarine

Preparation

    • Preheat oven to 400°.
    • In a small bowl, combine cocoa powder, instant coffee, cinnamon and chili powder. Rub the pork with the oil. Dust the pork with the cocoa mixture.
    • Lightly coat a heavy oven-proof skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the skillet over high heat until hot. Place the tenderloin in the pan and sear on all sides. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15 minutes, or until the tenderloin reaches 145° on a meat thermometer. Remove the skillet from the oven. Place the meat on a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet with the meat juices to the stovetop.
    • Add the broth to skillet and deglaze by boiling over medium-high heat, scraping up any brown bits, for 1 minute. Transfer broth to a small saucepan and simmer until reduced to about 1/2 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. In a cup, stir together cornstarch and water and add to the broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.  Remove from heat and stir in margarine.
    • Serve pork with sauce.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
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