Cajun Pork Tenderloin with Braised Greens
- 3 slices bacon, thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 large tomato, diced (about 2 cups)
- Kosher salt
- 8 cups roughly chopped kale leaves (about 1 pound, ribs removed)
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 (14-ounce) pork tenderloins, each halved crosswise
- Store-bought dinner rolls or biscuits, for serving
- 1.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and browned, about 6 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the onion, garlic, tomato, and season with salt.
- Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the kale and broth, cover, cook until wilted, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the vinegar and season with salt.
- 2.
- Meanwhile mix the Cajun spice with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to make a paste.
- Rub the pork with the spice paste.
- Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and sear the pork, turning until all sides are golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat registers 145 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
- Set aside for 5 minutes to rest on a cutting board before slicing.
- 3.
- Thinly slice the pork, divide evenly among four plates.
- Serve the pork with the greens and their liquid along with store-bought rolls or biscuits.
- Calories: 389
- Total Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Total Carbohydrate: 17 grams
- Protein: 49 grams
- Sodium: 1216 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 135 milligrams
- Fiber: 3 grams
bacon, red onion, garlic, tomato, kosher salt, kale leaves, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, cajun spice blend, vegetable oil, pork tenderloins, dinner rolls
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cajun-pork-tenderloin-with-braised-greens-recipe.html (may not work)