This Healthy Marinated Pork Tenderloin is so beyond good! Marinades are a great way to make your food more flavorful and unique! They are easy to make and you can probably make one with what you have on hand in your kitchen right now! The majority of the oil/sauce will not be absorbed by the meat while marinating, so this is a lower calorie option than using a sauce! One thing to be careful about with marinades is the amount of sodium or salt, as the meat will soak up a good bit of the sodium in sauce. To safely marinate a food make sure you put it in the refrigerator in a closed container, and do not put the raw marinade on food after cooking it. Here’s a recipe for a marinated pork tenderloin! Pair with brussel sprouts and unsweetened apple sauce for a well balanced, colorful meal!
Marinated pork tenderloin
You will need
– ¼ cup coconut aminos
– ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
– 2 Tbsp olive oil
– 2 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp onion powder
– 1 tsp paprika
– ½ tsp salt
– 2 tsp black pepper
– 1 lb pork tenderloin
1. Combine all ingredients, except 1 Tbsp of oil and pork, in a medium bowl or shallow dish and mix well.
2. Add pork, cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 400
4. Heat a large cast iron (or oven proof) skillet with oil over medium high heat
5. Sear the pork on each side for 2 minutes
6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and let cook for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145
Exchanges for pork: 3 meat, 1 fat