PORK WITH APPLE-CINNAMON RICE

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"My mother always had a way of making every dish she served special," Edie DeSpain recalls from Logan, Utah. "This pork entree with apples, raisins, cinnamon and maple-flavored syrup is just one example."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups water
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup chopped peeled apple (about 1 medium)
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup sugar-free maple-flavored syrup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the water, apple juice, apple, rice, raisins, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Meanwhile, cut pork diagonally into 3/4-in. slices; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. In a large nonstick skillet, cook pork in butter over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, combine syrup and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir parsley into the rice. Serve pork over rice; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

mari bakuradze
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Rafeeqamy Amyrafeeq
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The pork is lean and the apples add a lot of vitamins and minerals.


francis lynx
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The apples and cinnamon really helped to balance out the flavor of the pork.


tm tech creator
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This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Nina Morgan
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I love the way the apples and cinnamon complement the pork. It's a perfect combination of flavors.


Michael Sesock
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


H mirwais Katawazai
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation.


Phuti CHUA
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This dish is perfect for a fall meal. The apples and cinnamon give it a warm and cozy flavor.


FJ FIROJ
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I love that this dish can be made in one pot. It makes cleanup a breeze!


Drayton Elder
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's also very affordable.


Muwanguzi Andrew
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always tender and juicy and the apples add a nice sweetness to the dish.


Mahlomola petros Radebe
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This is one of my favorite pork recipes. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Eduardo Costa
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Zakhmi Malang
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I love the combination of pork and apples. This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork and it's also a great meal to prepare for a crowd.


Amjad Afridi
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This pork and apple dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.