Description
Irresistible Sweet Jalapeno Pork is a flavor-packed dish that balances sweet and spicy flavors with tender pork, fiery jalapenos, and a honey-based glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 jalapenos, diced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the olive oil and sear the pork tenderloin, seasoning with salt and pepper, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and diced jalapenos. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
4. Add honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice to the skillet. Stir to combine and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
5. Return the pork to the skillet and toss in the glaze. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Serve with cilantro lime rice or a fresh broccoli salad. Leftovers can be used in tacos or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams