Balsamic Glazed Pork Slimming Weight Watchers Friendly Food

CHEESY TOPPED MEDITERRANEAN PORK LOIN CHOPS

Steps:

• Add the pork loins to a ziplock bag, add the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and black pepper and a spray of cooking oil spray and shake and massage to ensure the seasonings evenly coat the pork.
• Leave it to marinade for about 20-30 so the pork absorbs the flavours. Do no refrigerate for this stage. (If you prefer you can marinade with the seasonings the night before, but take out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking)
• Heat a frying pan over a medium high heat, spray with some cooking oil spray, add the pork chops and cook on both sides until golden and cooked through (approx 4-5 minutes each side)
• Remove the pork loin chops and set aside.
• Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan over a medium high heat, add the onion and fry until golden and softened. (couple of minutes)
• Add the garlic and fry for a further minute to infuse the flavour.
• Add the balsamic vinegar and cook to until it evaporates
• Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and basil and stir to combine.
• Pour in the water, bring to a boil and then simmer until it reduces down into a thick sauce. Taste and season as needed with salt and black pepper.
• Add the sauce to a baking tray or oven proof dish and spread out in an even layer.
• Place the pork chops into the sauce (I also add any of the juices released from the pork (it's all great flavour)
• Spoon some of the sauce over the top of the pork chops
• Top with the grated parmesan and mozzarella and place under the grill (broil) until the cheese is melted and golden (approx 3-5 minutes)
• Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
• Serve and enjoy!!

CROCK POT BALSAMIC PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Season the pork with salt, garlic powder and red pepper flakes and place it into the slow cooker.
• Mix together the broth, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and pour it over the pork.
• Pour the honey over and set the timer for 4 hours on High or 6-8 hours on low.
• Once the pork is cooked and tender (it should shred easily with a fork), remove from slow cooker with tongs into a serving dish.
• Break apart lightly with two forks and put back into the slow cooker.
• Ladle 1/2 cup sauce over the pork and keep warm until ready to eat.

SPICE-RUBBED MANGO-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN (WEIGHT WATCHERS)

Steps:

• Spray the grill with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat the grill to medium-high or prepare a medium-high fire.
• To make the glaze, stir together the chutney and the rum in a cup.
• To make the rub, combine the cinnamon, allspice and salt in a cup. Spread the rub all over the pork, then lightly spray with nonstick spray. Place the tenderloin on the grill rack and grill, turning, 10 minutes.
• Continue to grill the pork, turning and brushing with the glaze, until pork reaches 160 F (70 C). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into 12 slices.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork on all sides. Remove pork from pan., Remove pan from heat; add vinegar, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in brown sugar. Return pork to pan, turning to coat., Bake 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°, turning occasionally. Remove pork to a serving platter; tent with foil. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Pour glaze over pork before serving.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Place pork in a shallow dish, and season with salt and pepper. Pour vinaigrette over pork, and turn to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or up to 1 day).
• Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Remove pork from marinade (letting excess drip off); place on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil, without turning, until opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes (if chops are browning too quickly, turn them). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.