Sage-and-Pecan Pork Tenderloin Cutlets

Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Sage-and-Pecan Pork Tenderloin Cutlets
45 min.
4
463kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Sage-and-Pecan Pork Tenderloin Cutlets, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and health. This dairy-free recipe is not only easy to prepare but also ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet satisfying lunch or dinner. With each serving clocking in at 463 calories, you can enjoy a hearty meal without the guilt.

The star of this dish is the tender pork tenderloin, which is expertly seasoned and coated in a crunchy mixture of fine breadcrumbs and finely chopped pecans, adding a delightful texture and nutty flavor. The addition of rubbed sage infuses the cutlets with an aromatic essence that elevates the dish to new heights. Paired with a luscious blackberry sauce made from seedless preserves and red wine vinegar, this recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to impress your family with a gourmet meal, these pork cutlets are sure to be a hit. Serve them over a bed of fresh spinach for a vibrant presentation, and don't forget to drizzle the rich vinegar mixture for that extra burst of flavor. Get ready to savor every bite of this exquisite dish that combines simplicity with sophistication!

Ingredients

  • servings garnish: blackberries fresh
  • 0.8 cup breadcrumbs dry fine
  • large eggs beaten
  • teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 0.5 cup pecans finely chopped
  • pound pork tenderloin 
  • tablespoons blackberry preserves seedless
  • cup red wine vinegar 
  • teaspoons rubbed sage 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • plastic wrap
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Bring vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 6 minutes or until reduced by half. Stir in blackberry preserves, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in salt.
  2. Remove silver skin from pork tenderloin, leaving a thin layer of fat covering meat.
  3. Cut pork into 8 slices.
  4. Place pork between 2 sheets of plastic wrap, and flatten to a 1/4-inch thickness, using a rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet.
  5. Stir together breadcrumbs, pecans, and sage in a shallow bowl.
  6. Dredge pork in breadcrumb mixture, dip in beaten eggs, and dredge again in breadcrumb mixture.
  7. Cook 4 pork slices in 2 tsp. hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 minutes or until done, turning every 2 minutes. Repeat procedure with remaining pork and oil.
  8. Serve pork over fresh spinach, if desired.
  9. Drizzle with vinegar mixture; garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories463kcal
Protein27.19%
Fat42.5%
Carbs30.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.5
Glycemic Load
9.39
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
24.09000006966%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.46mg
Delphinidin
0.99mg
Catechin
1.36mg
Epigallocatechin
0.77mg
Epicatechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:462.76kcal
23.14%
Fat:21.29g
32.76%
Saturated Fat:3.77g
23.53%
Carbohydrates:34.16g
11.39%
Net Carbohydrates:31.6g
11.49%
Sugar:14.06g
15.63%
Cholesterol:166.71mg
55.57%
Sodium:546.26mg
23.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.66g
61.31%
Vitamin B1:1.41mg
94.26%
Selenium:48.16µg
68.8%
Vitamin B6:0.97mg
48.49%
Vitamin B3:9.04mg
45.18%
Manganese:0.87mg
43.42%
Phosphorus:406.01mg
40.6%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.19%
Zinc:3.4mg
22.63%
Copper:0.37mg
18.36%
Iron:3.3mg
18.32%
Potassium:620.51mg
17.73%
Vitamin B5:1.57mg
15.7%
Magnesium:62.62mg
15.66%
Vitamin B12:0.88µg
14.72%
Fiber:2.57g
10.27%
Folate:39.55µg
9.89%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.94%
Calcium:77.32mg
7.73%
Vitamin D:0.84µg
5.6%
Vitamin K:5.35µg
5.1%
Vitamin C:2.87mg
3.48%
Vitamin A:149.99IU
3%
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