Sweet Jalapeno Pork: Quick and Flavorful Dinner in Just 35 Minutes
By Lucas Morgan
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Cook Sweet Jalapeno Pork in 35 minutes using pork tenderloin, honey, jalapenos, and other foods․ Sweet Jalapeno Pork has sweet and spicy flavors․ Sweet Jalapeno Pork would be a good main dish for tonight's dinner․
This recipe contains quality ingredients․ Pork tenderloin is a good source of protein․ A combination of diced jalapenos and honey creates a tasty sauce that thickens during cooking․
When cooking pork, be sure to sear it well․ One common mistake when cooking this dish is not simmering the pork long enough, which can leave the pork undercooked and produce a runny sauce․
Serve this recipe hot with fresh cilantro․ Serve with rice, noodles, or tortillas․ Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days․ Reheat on the stove or in the microwave․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Takes about 35 minutes to prepare because the pork and sauce cook at the same time․ Easy to make․
- Uses one skillet for cooking and serving․ Only one dish is needed for this weeknight meal․
- Combinations with rice, tortillas, and other pastas are appropriate for a wide variety of dishes․ This recipe can be served at casual or formal meals․
- Contains high-protein pork tenderloin and jalapeno peppers, balanced with honey for sweetness and spice in a healthy main course․
- Easy to increase or decrease portion size; meal-prep-friendly recipe; can use leftovers at other times; freezer-friendly for up to three months․
Ingredients
- •1 pound pork tenderloin (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •½ cup diced jalapenos (seeds removed)
- •¼ cup honey
- •¼ cup soy sauce
- •2 cloves garlic (minced)
- •1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- •1 tablespoon lime juice
- •salt (to taste)
- •pepper (to taste)
- •fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Season the pork pieces generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear the pork until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Add jalapenos and garlic; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice.
- 5
Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and jalapeno mixture.
- 6
Reduce heat; simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens and pork is cooked through.
- 7
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with your choice of sides.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
281
Protein
27g
Fat
10g
Carbs
22g
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