Studio 10: Spice rubbed roasted pork tenderloin - Greer's Market and Catering

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while pork loin can be a more affordable cut.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar flavor profile, while apple cider vinegar is more budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor, while sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

Peel and cut 3 large sweet potatoes into pieces.

Cover sweet potatoes with cold water in a pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water and bring to a boil.

Boil sweet potatoes for about 20 minutes until fork tender.

Rinse pork tenderloin under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

Prepare the spice rub by mixing 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.

Rub the spice mixture onto the pork tenderloin.

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides for about 3 minutes each side until browned.

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Mash the boiled sweet potatoes until smooth.

Add 1 cup of non-fat Greek yogurt to the mashed sweet potatoes.

Mix in 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 tablespoons of pure maple syrup into the sweet potatoes.

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