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Article: Desperation Dinners: Give pork tenderloin some island flavor; Pineapple, apricots and green pepper give distinct Polynesian flavor to dish
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- Charleston Daily Mail
- Article date:
- April 20, 2005
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When pork tenderloin goes on sale at the local market, we always
stock up. Since it's versatile and cooks quickly, pork tenderloin is
a good answer to "What's for dinner tonight?"
This cut's tenderness is the key factor for cooks in a hurry. Many
cuts of pork must be cooked slowly at low temperatures before they're
melt-in-your-mouth tender. But the tenderloin can literally be cut
with your fork after just a quick sizzle (thus the name).
The tenderloin also is the leanest cut of pork. A 3-ounce serving
contains 139 calories and 4 grams of fat, which is comparable to a
skinless chicken breast. Pork also packs 10 vitamins and minerals,
and a 3-ounce serving contains a third of your daily ...