Recipe: Pork Loin with Pear Puree

Pork Loin with Pear Puree

Low Carb Recipe

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups pears, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon + 1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin, about 1 3/4 pounds
2 teaspoons tarragon
2/3 cup dry white wine

Instructions:

Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees and allow the oven to heat. Pour the wine into the bottom of a large baking pan. Place the pork loin into the pan. Sprinkle with the tarragon and the 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Bake the pork loin 1 hour 45 minutes. The internal temperature should be 160 degrees when done. Remove the pork loin and allow standing for 15 minutes before carving. Place a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the pears to the pan. Pour in the water and lemon juice. Add the honey and the 1/2 tablespoon pepper. Bring the mixture to a quick boil. Continue cooking for 15 minutes or until the pears are fork tender. Remove the heat and place in the blender. Puree until smooth. Slice the pork loin and serve with the pear puree.

Nutritional Information (Approximate Values)

Number of Servings: 4
Serving Size: 6 ounces pork with 1/2 cup of pear puree

Per Serving
Calories 434
Carbohydrate 34 g
Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Fiber 3 g
Protein 43 g
Sodium 475 mg