Cajun Pork Tenderloin with Braised Greens Recipe

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Cajun Pork Tenderloin with Braised Greens

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Ingredients:

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3 slices bacon, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic , smashed
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
pinch red pepper flakes
8 cups kale, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth , plus 1/4 cup
1 large tomato, diced
2 tsp cider vinegar
freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp cajun spice blend
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp kosher salt
2 pork tenderloins (about 14 oz each), each halved crosswise
1/2 cup chicken stock
store-bought dinner rolls or biscuits

Directions:

For the greens: Cook the bacon over medium heat in a large skillet until browned, about 6 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper flakes and tomato, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the kale and 1 1/2 cups broth, cover, cook until wilted, about 8 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup broth and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
For the pork: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the Cajun spice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and salt to make paste. Rub the pork with spice paste. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the remaining olive oil and sear the pork, turning until all sides are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes total. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the meat registers 150 degrees F, about 10 to 12 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest on a cutting board. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup chicken broth. Reduce a little and swirl in 2 tablespoons butter. Thinly slice the pork, divide among 4 plates. Drizzle with pan sauce and serve with the greens and dinner rolls or biscuits.
Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	365.25 Kcal (1529 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.63g	30%
Cholesterol	65.4mg	22%
Sodium	1858.83mg	77%
Potassium	1410.76mg	30%
Total Carbs	19.12g	6%
Sugars	2.89g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	5%
Protein	32.25g	64%
Vitamin C	169.4mg	282%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	45%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	234.2mg	23%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.8 Kcal (338 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.34g	30%
Cholesterol	14.47mg	22%
Sodium	411.22mg	77%
Potassium	312.1mg	30%
Total Carbs	4.23g	6%
Sugars	0.64g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.26g	5%
Protein	7.13g	64%
Vitamin C	37.5mg	282%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	45%
Iron	0.6mg	16%
Calcium	51.8mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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