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Barbecued Pork and Beans
I love a great barbecue, but don’t have the time mid-week to marinate the meat and fire up the grill. This easy recipe solves the problem.
My secret to quick broiling the meat is to place a foil-lined baking tray under the broiler while the broiler preheats. The foil lining helps with quick clean-up. Placing the pork on a heated tray helps the meat cook faster.
There are many flavored barbecue sauces. I like to pick a low-sodium one, about 390 mg for 2 tablespoons. Look for one that doesn’t have high fructose corn syrup as the first ingredient. If you prefer to make your own sauce, follow the added recipe below.
Helpful Hints:
- Boneless pork chops can be used instead of pork tenderloin.
- Any type of canned beans can be used.
Countdown:
- Place foil-lined baking tray under broiler while it heats.
- Preheat broiler.
- Make Pork.
ENTREE: BARBECUED PORK AND BEANS
Preheat boiler. Line a baking tray with foil and place under broiler.
Remove visible fat from pork and slice in half lengthwise. Do not cut all the way through. Open like a book and flatten with the palm of your hand.
Remove tray from broiler and place pork on tray. Spread 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce on meat and broil 5 minutes. Turn over, spread 3 more tablespoons barbecue sauce on meat and broil 5 more minutes.
Meanwhile, rinse and drain beans. Place remaining 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce in sauce pan over medium heat. Add vinegar, sugar and beans. Simmer 5 minutes to heat through and melt sugar.
Place lettuce on a plate. Slice tomatoes and put on top. To serve, slice meat and place on plate. Pour pan juices over top. Spoon beans onto plate. Makes 2 servings.
SHOPPING LIST
Here are the ingredients you'll need for tonight's Dinner in Minutes:
To buy:
- 1 can small red kidney beans
- 1 bottle barbecue sauce
- 3/4 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 bag washed, ready-to-eat lettuce
- 2 small tomatoes
Staples:
- reduced-fat vinaigrette dressing
- brown sugar
- distilled vinegar
Linda Gassenheimer is the author of 20 books including her newest, The Flavors of the Florida Keys and Fast and Flavorful: Great Diabetes Meals from Market to Table. Follow Linda on Twitter: @LGassenheimer, Facebook: Linda Gassenheimer
