I usually shy away from the barbecue or teriyaki flavored pork tenderloin I see at the store and just stick to lemon garlic, but the last time I went to the store they had a very intriguing flavor: pomegranate basil. Yep, that's right, pomegrantin! LOL It sounded so yummy to me that I just
had to have it. But once I brought it home it sat in the fridge for a couple of days and then I made a home for it in the freezer. I was intimidated! What in the world do I serve with it? Then a "friend" of mine - it's funny I say friend because she has no idea who I am, but I feel as though I know her and her family very well. You see, I follow her blog just like you guys follow my primary blog
www.watchherasshegrows.blogspot.com. So a while back I was reading her latest entry, which just so happened to be a recipe for what she calls JuiceCous. It sounded so delicious! Then it hit me:
This would go wonderfully with that pomegranate basil pork tenderloin! And what a hit it was! My family practically fought over the leftovers! Are you curious? I know you are...
JuiceCous (courtesy of MckMama's blog
www.mycharmingkids.net)
(this is the way I made it)
I bought a box of Near East brand couscous and basically followed the directions on the back, but instead of just adding 2 cups water or broth, I added 1 cup water and 1/2 a cup of carrot juice and 1/2 a cup of orange juice. Once cooked, I then added craisins, garbanzo beans and lots of Joe's homegrown cilantro. That's it. And it is
delicious. Joe cooked the pomegranate basil pork tenderloin out on the grill, sliced it up and served it right alongside MckMama's JuiceCous. What a perfect combination.
