This February, the Wesley on Wellness cooking show is all about heart‑healthy eating. Angela Gula guides viewers through a flavorful pork tenderloin with a balsamic‑peach glaze. Cooking at home helps you skip the fast‑food routine and build habits that support long‑term wellness. A healthy diet sets the stage for better overall well-being.
Tags:
Dinner
heart-healthy
30-minute meal
Active time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
2 ½ lb. pork tenderloin
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup frozen, unsweetened peaches (thawed and chopped)
½ cup sugar-free peach preserves
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 TBSP fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375° F
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, garlic, and olive oil
To half of the vinegar mixture, add pork chops
In a large mixing bowl, add chili powder, ½ tsp pepper, and the other half of the vinegar mixture, and toss thoroughly to coat the pork chops
In a small skillet over medium-low heat, stir together 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar, peaches, peach preserves, cayenne pepper, and thyme. Heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce begins to simmer
Remove pork chips from the marinade and discard the remaining liquid
Season with remaining pepper. Heat in a large skillet over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray and add the tenderloin.
Sear 3-4 minutes on each side, then finish roasting in the oven for 10 minutes until cooked thoroughly with the peach mixture on top of the tenderloin (temperature of 145°)
TIP: This dish goes great with a light arugula salad!
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