24 May Fit2Go Recipe: Healthy BBQ Pork Tenderloin
WHAT IT IS:
A healthier version of a savory BBQ pork tenderloin. Without the sugar and extra calories of using real BBQ sauce, it meets “Paleo” or Whole30 guidelines. BBQ sauce is a separate recipe. If you wish to leave it out, this is still a savory seasoned pork roast on it’s own!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
For Pork rub:
- 2lb boneless pork tenderloin
- 1 T sea salt (I recommend pink sea salt)
- 1 T ground black pepper
- 1 T garlic powder
- 1 T onion powder
- 1 T chili powder
- 1 T smoked paprika
- 2 c chicken stock or bone broth
** The links to the seasonings are to Amazon Prime for larger containers of seasonings. I highly recommend buying the large size seasonings from Amazon because these are staple seasonings used in a lot of recipes for calorie free flavor. In the long run when using them frequently it is more cost effective than repeatedly buying small sizes at the grocery store.
For BBQ Sauce:
- Separate recipe for home made healthy Whole30 / Paleo low calorie BBQ sauce which I recommend using. Caloric count below doesn’t include any sauce. If you use a sauce, don’t forget to add those calories too!
Recommended Kitchen items below. These are the products I use which I really like and recommend because you won’t be disappointed. Certain kitchen items can really make a difference. Different materials of baking sheets and other cookware (skillets etc.) can distribute the heat to the food differently creating different cook times and different results!
- Food Scale for accurate measurements
- Rachel Ray Baking Sheets (These baking sheets are my favorite because they are durable and the material evenly distributes the heat yielding better results than other baking sheets I’ve used)
- Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (I recommend using stainless steel mixing bowls because they clean up a lot easier. Often times you just need to rinse them out. They don’t fray inside like plastic ones and since they aren’t plastic you can guarantee there are no harmful chemicals leaking in to your food!)
- Cutting Board
- Chef Knives
- Crock pot (Keep it simple! This is a very nice, sleek looking stainless steel crock pot which has lasted me 5+ years so far. Stainless steel means it doesn’t stain if anything runs down the sides. Just wipe off and it will stay looking brand new!)
- Crock pot liners (For a simple, quick and easy clean up. Simply line crock pot with this, and then toss when finished! Worth the money. Washing by hand is a pain, you often have to let it soak to remove any baked on residue. If you’re using a dishwasher- think about it- How much are you spending on dish washer soap and running hot water for the dish washer? A crock pot takes up a lot of room in the dishwasher which allows you to be able to put less dishes in!)
- Meat thermometer (I like this meat thermometer because it is sleek and simple to use. There are some crazy meat thermometers out there these days, ones with multiple probes and even blue tooth! But keep it simple, trust me you will be happy you did! Don’t over complicate things! I’m a great cook, and this is all I use. It is all you need!)
- Mixing spoons (These mixing spoons are coated in silicone which makes them non-stick and they do not splinter or stain like wooden ones. This a durable set for a good cost!)
- Not used for this recipe, but used for many others: I recommend a cast iron skillet in every kitchen!
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Place all seasonings in a small mixing bowl and mix well with mixing spoon
- Massage the spice rub all over the meat
- Place on a foil lined baking sheet
- Before placing in the oven. Drizzle 2 T home made BBQ sauce over top and rub evenly and carefully not to remove any seasoning.
- Cook about 25 min per lb until internal temperature is at 145 degrees (measure temperature with meat thermometer)
- Remove from oven and let rest on cutting board about 5 minutes
- Slice and serve with home made healthy BBQ sauce!
*Alternatively you can place in crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 4-5 hours. If you cook in a crock pot I highly recommend using crock pot liners for a quick and easy clean up.
NUTRITION INFO:
Makes about 4 servings (does not include BBQ sauce of any kind)
Amount per serving:
Calories: 240
Calories determine your weight.
Macronutrients:
Macronutrients contribute to your body composition (fat vs. muscle).
Protein: 46g
Fat: 8g
Carbs: 2g
