Cajun-Pineapple Pork Recipe
Transport yourself to the islands with this unique Cajun-Pineapple Pork dish.
Servings 4 people
Calories 687kcal
Cost 8
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small pork tenderloins
- 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- Cooking fat
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cup pineapple diced
- ½ cup fresh pineapple or orange juice
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup or raw honey
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Season the pork to taste with salt and pepper; rub the pork with Cajun seasoning.1 large or 2 small pork tenderloins, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- Melt some cooking fat (about ½ tbsp.) in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the pork on all sides until browned (about 2 to 3 minutes per side).Cooking fat
- Place the pork in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until desired doneness.
- In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients for the pineapple sauce; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.1 ½ cup pineapple, ½ cup fresh pineapple or orange juice, ¼ cup pure maple syrup or raw honey, 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp. coconut aminos, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
- Lower the heat and simmer the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Let the pork rest for 4 to 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the pork topped with pineapple sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 96g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 295mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 2178mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 4906IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 7mg