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Sunday roasted pork tenderloin, juicy and succulent oven-baked piece of meat rubbed with mustard and spices: rosemary, bay leaf, lime juice, and pepper on a wooden background, close-up, top view

Lime Pork with Peppers


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  • Author: Moms Who Think
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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2 medium limes
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 to 3 sprigs fresh parsley, stems removed
1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges
2 small green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium tomatoes, each cut into 8 wedges


Instructions

1. Finely grate lime peel, reserving 2 tablespoons peel. Juice the limes.

2. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, parsley, lime juice, and reserved lime peel.

3. Pour ½ cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork and bay leaf. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.

4. Drain pork and discard marinade. Discard bay leaf.

5. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add sugar; stir until bubbly.

6. Add the meat; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until browned.

7. Reduce heat; add the onions, peppers, and the reserved lime mixture. Cook, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes; cook 1 minute longer.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1½ cups
  • Calories: 240
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 63mg