WW Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

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The WW Pineapple Pork Tenderloin is a comforting and satisfying meal. We made it with pork tenderloins, pineapple chunks, soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, and olive oil. This dish contains 42 grams of protein and 350 calories per serving. Prepare this meal in just forty minutes. Store this WW Pineapple Pork Tenderloin for four days in the refrigerator. You may serve this dish with cucumber tomato salad, baked sweet potatoes, garlic rice, steamed carrots, quinoa, grilled zucchini, or wild rice.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving Size: 6 oz cooked pork with some pineapple and glaze
  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 6
  • Course: Main
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

  • Oven
  • Large baking dish
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Whisk
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Basting spoon

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 pork tenderloins
  • Quarter cup soy sauce
  • 1 can pineapple chunks
  • Half cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Half tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • One tbsp olive oil

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PORK TENDERLOINS:

  • They include protein to make the dish satisfying and cook quickly. These tenderloins contains mild flavor that pairs nicely with sweet sauces. You may utilize boneless chicken tenderloins as per your preference.

PINEAPPLE CHUNKS:

  • These chunks add a sweet and tropical taste to the meal. We use them to provide a juicy texture in every bite. Pineapple blends the taste nicely with the glaze after baking and makes the sauce delicious. Utilize mango chunks as another taste in the dish.

SOY SAUCE:

  • Add this soy sauce for a salty and deep savory taste in the recipe. Soy sauce maintains the sweetness of pineapple, honey, and brown sugar. You may use coconut aminos as an alternative.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We use this oil to add richness to the glaze and combine the ingredients smoothly. It keeps the pork from sticking to the dish while preparing. You may use another neutral cooking oil as per your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, grease the dish with cooking spray and warm the oven to 400°F.
  2. Put a single layer of pork tenderloins in the dish and dry them properly with paper towels.
  3. Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper in the bowl.
  4. Arrange the pineapple chunks around the tenderloins and pour the glaze evenly over them.
  5. Bake the dish for 30 minutes, and put some of the glaze from the dish on the pork halfway through cooking.
  6. Take out the dish and cool the pork for three minutes, then arrange the slices on the platter.
  7. Lastly, add the baked pineapple chunks around the meat and put some glaze on top.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGETABLE SIDE:

  • Steamed broccoli
  • Roasted green beans
  • Garlic sautéed spinach
  • Roasted Brussels sprouts
  • Steamed carrots
  • Grilled zucchini

RICE AND GRAIN:

  • Steamed brown rice
  • Cauliflower rice
  • Quinoa
  • Garlic rice
  • Wild rice
  • Whole-wheat couscous

POTATO SIDE:

  • Roasted baby potatoes
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Baked sweet potatoes
  • Air-fryer potato wedges
  • Garlic roasted potatoes

SALADS:

  • Cucumber tomato salad
  • Mixed green salad
  • Pineapple cucumber salad
  • Carrot and cabbage slaw
  • Spinach and apple salad

SIDES:

  • Steamed cauliflower
  • Roasted asparagus
  • Garden salad with light dressing
  • Cauliflower mash
  • Grilled vegetables
  • Steamed green beans with lemon

BREAD:

  • Whole-wheat dinner rolls
  • Garlic bread
  • Whole-grain bread

TIPS:

  • Include tenderloins that are of same size to cook them properly at the same time.
  • Apply the glaze to the pork during baking for moist and full of flavor results.
  • After baking, let the pork cool before slicing and serving it for a juicy taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Cool the pork and store it in a closed box for four days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the pineapple slices and pork in the container for ninety days.

FAQs:

Is it possible to prepare this dish ahead of time?

  • Yes, you can make the glaze and cut the pineapple in advance.

Does fresh pineapple work well in this recipe?

  • Yes, you can use fresh pineapple once you have cut it into small chunks.

How can you keep the pork tenderloins from drying out?

  • You should avoid overcooking the pork and let it rest for three minutes before slicing.

Should we leave the honey out of this recipe?

  • Yes, you can substitute maple syrup for the honey if you prefer.

How can you make this dish less sweet?

  • You can cut the brown sugar down to 1 tbsp or use less honey to get the sweetness you want.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 350 kcal

Net Carbs: 23 g

Iron: 2 mg

Total Carbs: 25 g

Vitamin A: 150 IU

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 45 mg

Protein: 42 g

Sodium: 800 mg

Potassium: 850 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 8 Points