Ginger Rosemary Braised Pork Loin Medallions Over Roasted Spaghetti Squash (AIP, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Whole30, Paleo, Keto)

Tender and juicy ginger rosemary braised pork loin medallions served over roasted spaghetti squash with a creamy dairy-free pan juice sauce. So. Dang. Good.

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A great reason to throw a holiday dinner party

If you’re looking for a restaurant worthy recipe that doesn’t take restaurant-level skills, this is it. Roasting the spaghetti squash really develops a deeper flavor that pairs so well with the braised ginger rosemary pork loin medallions, and the creamy sauce made from the pan juices pulls it all together. The result is a beautifully plated, absolutely delicious Whole30 pork tenderloin recipe, bursting with holiday flavor. Get your invitations ready — it’s time for a dinner party.

Before we get into this pork tenderloin recipe..

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Okay, back to this holiday pork recipe …

One of the things that I love most about this recipe is that it’s a great holiday recipe. With 44.8g of protein, 28.7g of fat, and 10g net carbs per serving, this recipe is satiating and super satisfying flavor-wise. And before you ask …

Is spaghetti squash keto?

Food isn’t “keto” or “not keto.” That being said, spaghetti squash can definitely find its place on a keto plate. It’s low in carbs and high in fiber, and a little goes a long way. The texture of roasted spaghetti squash really satisfies the craving for something starchy without tanking your blood sugar. Spaghetti squash has always been a great paleo alternative to pasta, and it’s the perfect base for this Whole30 holiday recipe.

How to cook spaghetti squash:

First, you’ll want to preheat the oven to 400F. Wash your spaghetti squash, then cut the top and bottom off your squash so that you can stand it up without it rolling around all over your cutting board. From there, you can easily cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise.

To remove the seeds from your spaghetti squash, just use a pair of kitchen shears and cut around the “pit” area. Then lightly brush the spaghetti squash with olive oil, season with salt, and place the squash cut side down on a sheet pan, and roast for 30 minutes.

After removing your spaghetti squash from the oven, flip over each half with tongs and shred the squash with a fork — this should be really easy, because the squash will be super tender. The end result is roasty shreds of squash that really look like spaghetti!

More cooking hacks for making this restaurant recipe at home:

• Customize the flavors by switching up the herbs: I recommend rosemary, thyme or tarragon because they go well with pork tenderloin, and they are fitting for the season.
• Not fully confident in your knife skills? First, make sure you have a SHARP knife. More kitchen injuries are caused by dull knives than sharp knives. Otherwise, you can use a mini food processor to mince the ginger, garlic, and herbs

And finally, a note on how to cook pork

This pork, cooked until it’s a nice soft pink is perfectly safe when you’re cooking with a good quality pork loin. This is why I use pork from Butcher Box — you can cook it to medium/medium-well without worry, and it’s succulent and juicy and just so GOOD. If you’re really worried, you can also use a meat thermometer and cook your pork to an internal temperature of 145°F.