MAIN DISH

PULLED PORK

ON SOFT POLENTA

Start to finish: 45 minutes (20 minutes active).

• 1-pound pork loin, cut into 3- to 4-inch sections

• 6-ounce tube prepared polenta

• 3/4 cup whole milk

• 3/4 cup grated manchego cheese

• 1 tablespoon minced jarred jalapeño slices

• 1 cup spicy barbecue sauce

• 1 cup salsa, drained

• ½ cup lightly crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pork. Boil for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine polenta and milk. Heat, mashing and stirring the polenta, until smooth and creamy. Add additional milk if needed to reach a smooth consistency. Stir in the cheese and jalapeño peppers. Cover and set aside.

When the pork is ready, remove it from the water. Discard the water. Use forks or your fingers to pull the chunks apart into strands and return them to the pot.

Add the barbecue sauce and salsa to the pork. Heat over medium-low until warm.

To serve, spoon polenta onto each plate, then top with pulled pork. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips, if using. Servings: 4.

Per serving: 722 calories (128 calories from fat) 14 g fat (7 g saturated, 0 trans fats), 99 mg cholesterol, 103 g carbohydrate, 41 g protein, 10 g fiber, 1,566 mg sodium.

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