Spicy Caribbean Pork Medallions

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Spicy Caribbean Pork Medallions
Yield: Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients:
6
ounces pork tenderloin

1
teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning

Olive oil cooking spray

1/3
cup pineapple juice

1
teaspoon brown mustard

1/2
teaspoon cornstarch



Preparation:
1.
Cut tenderloin into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place each slice between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Rub both sides of pork pieces with jerk seasoning.

2.
Lightly spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Add pork. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Remove from skillet. Keep warm.

3.
Stir together pineapple juice, mustard and cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly. Spoon over pork.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1/2 of total recipe
Fiber <1 g
Carbohydrate 7 g
Cholesterol 49 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 3 g
Calories from Fat 23 %
Calories 134
Protein 18 g
Sodium 319 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 2
Fruit 1/2


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