Pork Tenderloin With Butternut Squash in a Slow Cooker

Posted 12/4/2009 @ 5:37:28 pm by todaysbaker.com

Ingredients:
3 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
(6 cups)
½ teaspoon salt
1 pork tenderloin (2 pounds)
¼ cup orange marmalade
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Directions:
1. Arrange squash around edge in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt. Place pork in slow cooker (it will overlap squash slightly). Mix marmalade and garlic; spread evenly over pork.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
3. Remove pork from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut pork into slices; serve with squash.

(Makes 6 servings.)

Tips: Success Hint -- If you have time, brown the pork in oil on all sides before placing in the slow cooker. Browning adds color and a deeper flavor.

Health Twist -- Watching your salt intake? Omit the salt and season with pepper.

Variation -- Try another flavor of marmalade, such as pineapple.

Special Touch -- This is a great recipe to serve for entertaining. Fan pork slices in a circular pattern on a platter, and spoon squash in the center. Drizzle remaining juices over pork, and garnish with slices of fresh orange.

Nutrients Per Serving: Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 55), Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 2g), Cholesterol 95mg, Sodium 270mg, Carbohydrates 24g (Dietary Fiber 2g), Protein 35g.
% Daily Value: Vitamin A 100%, Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 6%, Iron 14%.
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices: 1½

++ For best results, be sure the slow cooker is between one-half and three-fourths full of food.

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