Mikk's Messages Post 6 - Plums

Nutritional Facts - Plums

• Only 30 calories and contain no saturated fats
• With zero Cholesterol and very little Sodium, Plums are a great source of dietary fiber.
• Great source of vitamins A, C, and Beta Carotene.
• Fresh Plums are rich in minerals like Potassium, Fluoride, and Iron. All three of these help with controlling heart rate and blood pressure.

Recipe of the Day - Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Plum Salsa

• 1 Port Tenderloin, cleaned of silver skin
• 1 tbsp. fresh Thyme (chopped)
• 1 tbsp. fresh Italian Parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp. fresh Sage (chopped)
• 1 tsp. Coriander (ground)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp. olive oil

In a bowl, combine fresh herbs and set aside. Season with salt, pepper and Coriander. Coat thoroughly with herb mixture. Saute with olive oil over medium heat until all sides are golden brown. Remove from pan and place on a sheet pan. Finish cooking in a 350 degree oven until internal temperature is 140 to 145 degrees. Slice and serve with Plum Salsa.

Plum Salsa -

• 1 tbsp Agave Nectar
• 1/2 red wine Vinegar
• 1 Chile de Arbol (finely minced)
• 4 ripe Plums (seeded and diced into 1/4 inch pieces)
• 1/2 Red Onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 c. Yellow Tomato  (diced)
• 2 tbsp. Scallions (chopped)
• 1 tbsp. Cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 c lime juice
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

In a small scauce pan, combine the Agave Nectar, red wine vinegar, and Chile de Arbol. Stir over medium heat and allow to reduce for 10 minutes. When the consistency is thick and coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat and set aside to cool.

In a seperate bowl, combine the plums, red onion, yellow tomato, scallion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and reserved venegar reduction. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.