Pecan Crusted Sliders

Ingredients

• pork tenderloin

Preparation

1. 12 oz. pork tenderloin, sliced crosswise in 8 pieces
2. 1 egg
3. 2 Tbsp. honey
4. 1 cup finely chopped pecans
5. 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
6. 1 small green apple
7. 1-1/2 cups shredded broccoli (broccoli slaw)
8. 1/4 cup mayonnaise
9. 8 small buns or dinner rolls, split
10. Dijon-style mustard (optional)


11. directions
12. 1. With palm of hand flatten pork slices to 1/4 inch thickness. In shallow dish whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon of the honey. In another shallow dish combine chopped nuts, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Dip pork in egg mixture then nut mixture, pressing to coat.


13. 2. In 12-inch skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden and slightly pink in centers.


14. 3. Meanwhile, for slaw, quarter apple, remove core and seeds; thinly slice. In bowl combine apple, shredded broccoli, mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon honey. Season with salt and pepper. For sliders, place pork on buns or rolls; top with slaw. Pass mustard. Makes 4 servings (two sliders each).


15. nutrition facts
16. Servings Per Recipe 4 servings (2 sliders each) Calories694 Total Fat (g)44 Saturated Fat (g)6, Monounsaturated Fat (g)15, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)19, Cholesterol (mg)115, Sodium (mg)1029, Carbohydrate (g)49, Total Sugar (g)17, Fiber (g)5, Protein (g)29, Vitamin C (DV%)49, Calcium (DV%)15, Iron (DV%)23, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet