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Cocoa Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Blanched Broccoli Dressed with Vinegar and Garlic

Rich and earthy flavors with sweet notes and just a bit of heat elevate this easy pork tenderloin. Like to serve this with broccoli but it you need to keep the carbs lower, a bed of mixed greens lightly dressed with balsamic or other vinegar of choice is a great alternative.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword american, broccoli, dairy-free, dinner, easy, egg-free, fast, lunch, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, pork, pork tenderloin, protein sparing modified fast, PSMF
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2
Calories 329kcal
Author Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Pork

  • 2 tablespoons monk fruit golden or 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder omit for nightshade-free and add 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
  • pinch of cayenne pepper optional, omit for nightshade-free
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil

Broccoli

  • 2 cups broccoli cut into equal size florets
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and rub it with a bit of avocado oil. Set aside.
  • Combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. If using coconut aminos, omit from the spice mix and rub it directly onto the steak. Sprinkle the combined spice mix over the pork and let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate overnight). Place the tenderloin onto the foil lined baking sheet and tuck the thin end of the loin under itself so that it is an even thickness.
  • While the pork marinates, cook the broccoli. Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt. Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Add the broccoli to boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bright green and just tender. Drain the water and transfer the broccoli to the ice water.
  • Drain the broccoli and dry on paper towels. Add the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven’s broiler then line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set aside.
  • Broil on hight for 5 minutes then flip and broil another 8-14 minutes, or until the meat registers 125ºF (there is significant carry over cooking so pull it from the oven before the usual cooking temperature of 140ºF). Remove from oven, tent with foil, and rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Protein:Energy Ratio: 3.19
Nutrition for pork alone: Calories: 293 cal, Carbs: 3g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 9g, Protein: 48g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 4.36
Nutrition for broccoli alone: Calories: 36 cal, Carbs: 7g, Fiber: 2g, Fat: 1g, Protein: 3g, Protein:Energy Ratio: 0.38

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1333mg | Potassium: 1274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 866IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg