Redeye-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Black-Eyed Peas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Redeye-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Black-Eyed Peas
Servings: 8
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Linton Hopkins Transform redeye gravy, a breakfast elixir of ham scraps and coffee, into a sophisticated sweet-and-sour glaze with the addition of sorghum syrup and a touch of apple cider vinegar.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces country ham scraps or prosciutto
  • 1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons shallots, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup strong coffee or espresso
  • 2 cups pork stock or low-salt chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons sorghum syrup or honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add ham and sauté until golden brown, adding vegetable oil as needed if the ham scraps are lean. Add shallots and cook, stirring often, until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in coffee, scraping up any browned bits.
  2. Add stock, sorghum syrup, and vinegar; bring to a simmer and cook until sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Strain into a small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool completely; cover and chill. Rewarm before using.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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