Dinner: Redeye-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Black-Eyed Peas

Recipe by Linton Hopkins Transform redeye gravy, a breakfast elixir of ham scraps and coffee, into a sophisticated sweet-and-sour glaze with the addition of sorghum syrup and a touch of apple cider vinegar.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and fertility benefits of Redeye-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Black-Eyed Peas

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

2 ounces country ham scraps or prosciutto
1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)
3 tablespoons shallots, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup strong coffee or espresso
2 cups pork stock or low-salt chicken broth
3 tablespoons sorghum syrup or honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Heat a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add ham and sauté until golden brown, adding vegetable oil as needed if the ham scraps are lean. Add shallots and cook, stirring often, until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in coffee, scraping up any browned bits.
Add stock, sorghum syrup, and vinegar; bring to a simmer and cook until sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Strain into a small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Let cool completely; cover and chill. Rewarm before using.

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