Smoked, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin; Smoking 101 Recipe
Ingredients
- Smoked, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
- 1 pork tenderloin, 14oz (400gr)
- 1 tbs chopped capers
- 1 tbs chopped dry-cured Greek olives
- 1 tbs whole grain mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Basting Sauce
- 2 tbs molasses
- 1 tbs soy
- 1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
- wood chips - we used apple
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 555g | |
| Calories 684 | |
| Calories from Fat 112 | 16% |
| Total Fat 12.51g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 3.59g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 305mg | 102% |
| Sodium 702mg | 29% |
| Potassium 2610mg | 75% |
| Total Carbs 36.37g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 25.1g | 17% |
| Protein 101.46g | 162% |
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