Cuban Pork

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This zesty recipe leaves your kitchen smelling awesome and your taste buds dancing! I have made this recipe with pork tenderloin and pork chops. My next attempt will be with chicken, and I will try baking it. So, as you can see this recipe is very easy to adapt to your own taste and preferences.

Submitted by rainyk
Published on May 20, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (1 1/4 pound) pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 8 slices

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • 1 clove garlic, pressed

Directions

  1. Flatten the pork tenderloin slices slightly, and set aside. In a bowl, mix together the lime zest, olive oil, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper, and garlic. Reserve the lime juice. Rub the seasoning mixture onto both sides of the pork slices.

  2. Spray a heavy skillet or ridged grill pan with cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Pan-fry the pork slices until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per side. After you turn the meat over, pour the reserved lime juice over the meat and continue cooking until no longer pink in the center. Serve hot, topped with pan juices.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
7g Fat
2g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 347mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 26g 52%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 409mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.