Cajun Pork Tenderloin with Tropical Salsa

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   Preheat the oven to 350F.

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   Rub the tenderloin evenly with the olive oil.

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   Then rub the Cajun seasoning evenly over it.

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   Let it stand for 15 minutes.

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   Heat a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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   When the pan is hot, lightly mist it with spray.

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   Cook the tenderloin until it is just browned all over, 4 to 5 minutes.

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   Remove it from the heat.

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   Using a pastry brush or your fingers, rub the honey evenly over the tenderloin.

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    If one end is very narrow, tuck it under to make it an equal thickness with the rest of the tenderloin.

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    Transfer the pan to the oven and cook the tenderloin (uncovered) until there is just a hint of pink inside or a meat thermometer reaches 155F, l6 to l8 minutes.

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    Remove the tenderloin from the oven and immediately place a sheet of foil loosely over it (not over the whole pan).

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    Allow it to sit for 10 minutes.

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    Transfer the tenderloin to a cutting board.

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    Holding your knife at a 45-degree angle, slice it into thin slices.

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    Serve immediately with salsa.

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    Each (4 ounces pork plus 1/3 cup salsa) serving has:

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    Calories: 222

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    Protein: 30g

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    Carbohydrates: 12g

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    Fat: 4g

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    Saturated Fat: 1g

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    Cholesterol: 92mg

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    Fiber: 0g

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    Sodium: 809mg

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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