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Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Consider preparing one tenderloin and marinate the other in the freezer for later use.

  • 5 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1  teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 2  pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Drain and discard marinade. Place meat in an 11 -in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 25-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Transfer to a serving platter. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with pan drippings. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 4 ounces cooked pork equals 217 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 317 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 4 lean meat.