How to transform a dull pork loin with simple ingredients

Other good accompaniments would be roasted tomatoes or peppers, grilled zucchini and onions, or sauteed spinach.

Harissa paste is a fragrant, spicy chili paste that's a widely used ingredient and condiment in North African and Middle Eastern cooking.

Kosher salt and ground black pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock

When the mixture starts to bubble (don't let the honey burn) return the pork loin to the pan, roll the pork in the butter mixture, using tongs, even dipping the ends into the pan sauce.

Nutrition information per serving: 450 calories; 260 calories from fat (58 percent of total calories); 29 g fat (11 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 120 mg cholesterol; 360 mg sodium; 9 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 8 g sugar; 39 g protein.