This is yet another great meal that was made possible by keeping an eye out for deals.  I found a Hormel Pork Tenderloin deal that was advertised “2 for 1″ at a local grocery store. This ended up being a tremendous deal since pork tenderloin is generally a pricier cut of meat. I did not purchase the box of Near East Garlic Herb Cous Cous on sale, but there is a grocery store in our city that sells it at a reasonable price. Cous cous, particularly whole wheat, tastes great and is a healthy alternative to your standard macaroni and cheese or other highly processed sides. Our three year old son devoured the cous cous and the broccoli but didn’t like the meat. There was leftover meat and we used it in a tortilla soup the following day.

1 pork tenderloin ($4.51)

1 box Near East Garlic Herb Cous Cous – Whole Grain ($2.26)

1 bag frozen broccoli ($2.18)

2 tablespoons sugar ($0.05)

2 tablespoons iodized salt ($0.05)

1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Chipotle seasoning ($0.20)

1 tablespoon kosher salt ($0.10)

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes ($0.50)

TOTAL: $9.85

RECIPE:

Brine the pork tenderloin in water and the iodized salt and sugar for a few hours. This is optional but will help the cut of meat to remain juicy while grilling. It also helps the flavor. Sprinkle the Mrs. Dash Chipotle seasoning on the meat and rub it in with your hands vigorously. Sear the tenderloin on high heat on both sides for around 1 minute each and then finish grilling on medium. When the meat is finished, I usually slice it and grill it again for just a minute to add some flavor. The cous cous is a boxed dinner and is very simple. I just steam the broccoli very quickly.

NOTES: NOTE: My amounts are estimated and sometimes the result of my finding items on sale. I do not add sales tax because not all states charge it on food. Almost everything we buy is either private label or purchased on sale.