Pork Tenderloin with Smoky Espresso Rub - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Pork Tenderloin with Smoky Espresso Rub is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Turn up the wow factor as pork tenderloin gets dressed up with the palate-pleasing tastes of smoky and sweet.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Spanish smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon instant espresso granules or 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 °.
Combine first 7 ingredients. Rub sugar mixture over pork. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Heat oil in pan. Add pork; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Bake at 425 ° for 20 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160 ° (slightly pink).
Remove pork from pan, reserving drippings in pan. Cover pork and let stand 5 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup water into drippings, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Drizzle sauce over pork.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork Tenderloin with Smoky Espresso Rub good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pork Tenderloin with Smoky Espresso Rub recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 4 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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