Savoury Pork and Apple Bites Cutting pork tenderloin into longer strips makes for the perfect two-bite finger food. The sweetness of the apples combined with savoury pork is the ‘must try” addition to your next entertaining menu. Preparation Time: 25 minutesBaking Time: 15 minutesMarinating Time: 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours)Makes 20 pieces 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil1 tsp (5 mL) each dried thyme and oregano leaves1/2 tsp (2 mL) kosher salt1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced500 g Ontario Pork Tenderloin2 Ontario Apples, such as Gala, Empire or McIntosh (unpeeled)10 slices Ontario Bacon, cut in half crosswise Dip:1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Ontario Greek Yogurt1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped capers2 tsp (10 mL) fresh lemon juice or caper juice1/4 tsp (1 mL) each kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper In medium bowl, combine oil, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic. Set aside. Cut pork tenderloin into 10 medallions, then slice in half lengthwise; add to garlic mixture. Let stand 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours. Slice apples in half lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 5 pieces; remove and discard core and seeds. To assemble, lay bacon onto work surface; top each slice with a piece of pork and apple slice. Wrap bacon evenly around the ingredients. Place on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake in 450°F (230°C) oven for 15 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted in pork registers 160°C (71°C). Dip: In small bowl, combine yogurt, oil, capers, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Serve bites on platter with dip. Nutritional Information:1 Piece with dipPROTEIN: 8 gramsFAT: 5 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 3 gramsCALORIES: 90FIBRE: 0 gramSODIUM: 174 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Savoury Pork and Apple Bites
