To start, there were two boneless pork loin chops. Perfect start.
Next step...it's a holiday, so let's go for something with a Mexican inspiration.
Take the chops and slice into thin strips and heavily season with a plethora of herbs and spices. Saute with some olive oil.
Saute 1/2 an onion and 1/2 a pepper in the pan with a little additional olive oil. Add a small bit of water or broth to deglaze the pan and start a seasoned sauce.
Add a can of diced tomatoes and the sliced pork back to the pan. Stir and simmer until heated through. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Serve up in tortillas.
Dress with a little shredded cheese, sour cream, guacomole...whatever you like.This was actually really tasty. Highly seasoned, but not overly spicy! And I didn't have to go shopping!!!
Mexican Spiced Pork Tacos
2 boneless pork chops; sliced into thin strips
1 1/2 tsp chimayo chili pepper
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp salt
10 grinds black pepper
2 TB olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes
1 lime, juiced
Mix the first 8 ingredients together. Let sit for an hour (in the fridge).
Saute the pork strips, in batches, in the olive oil. Remove to a plate.
While the pan is still hot, add the oinion, garlic, peppers. Cook until they start to sweat and soften. Add 1/4 cup of water to deglaze the pan, releasing the toasted spices in the bottom of the pan. Simmer for a minute. Add the tomatoes and the pork. Stir and cook until heated through. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Use as a filling for tacos, for a main dish with rice/beans on the side. This would work well with chicken and probably beef, maybe even a firm white fish. Tasty.
5 comments:
I wouldn't mind having the pork cut into thinner strips than what's pictured, but otherwise I definitely liked this.
What's nice is that the sauce is a bit thicker, so it is conducive for tacos or tostadas, and doesn't get all drippy like a salsa would.
OK,
I would have had none of that in my pantry
Well Charlie...we'll have to give your pantry a make over...sure I have some things the average person doesn't, but it's good to have certain staples on hand for when you don't want to run to the store...
I looked at this post so fast I thought you really did say "PANTY Raid for Cinco de Mayo" and I thought, oh no, what have you boys been up to?!?
I'm a little late for El Cinco, but this looks awesome any day of the year! And what tasty libation should we drink with this???
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