Fruit-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin 'Hmmmmm Good'

1/3  cup chopped onion

1     clove garlic

1     tablespoon  margarine

1    small tart apple , peeled , cored and finely chopped

1/4   cup chopped pitted prunes  

1/4   cup dry wine or unsweetened apple juice

1      teaspoon Equal* For Recipes  or three packets Equal^ sweetener or 2 teaspoons Equal* Spoonful

3/4    teaspoon dried rosemary leaves

3/4    teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4     cup cornbrad stuffing crumbs

            salt and pepper to taste

1       whole pork tenderloin  ( about 2 pounds)

1      clove garlic , minced

1)   Saute onion and 1 clove garlic in margarine in medium skillet until tender , about 5 minutes . Add apple and prunes ; cook 2 to 3 minutes . Add wine , Equal* and 1/2 each rosemary and thyme ; cook uncovered over medium heat until wine is evaporated , about 5 minutes . Stir in stuffing   crumbs : season to taste with salt and pepper.

2)   Cut lengthwise slit about 2 inches deep into tenderloin . Mix remaining herbs and 1 clove garlic ; rub over outside  surface of pork . Spoon fruit stuffing into pork and place in baking pan.

3)   Roast meat , uncovered , in preheated 350*F oven until no longer pink in center , about 45 minutes (meat thermometer will register  160*). Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing .

Tip :  The stuffing can also be used to stuff lean pork chops . Cut pockets in chops with a sharp knife , or have a butcher cut the pockets for you .

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Jalapeno Cole Slaw

6   cups preshedded cabbage or coleslaw mix

2   tomatoes , chopped

6   green onions , coarsely chopped

2   jalapeno peppers , finely chopped

1/4   cup cider vineger

5   tablespoons honey

1   teaspoon salt

1)   Combine cabbage  , tomatoes , green onions , jalapenos , vineger , honey and salt in serving  bowl : mix well . Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving .

2)   Stir well immediately before serving .

Tip:   For a milder coleslaw , discard the seeds and veins when chopping the jalapeno pepper  , as this is where much  of the heat of the peppers are stored .

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