Description
A tantalizing Sweet Jalapeño Pork recipe that balances sweetness and heat, elevating your dinner table with every mouthwatering forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced jalapeños (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the pork with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and let it get hot.
- Add the seasoned pork to the skillet and sear for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Add diced jalapeños and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice.
- Pour the sauce over the pork and jalapeño mixture, coating evenly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Adjust jalapeño quantity based on spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pork, jalapeño, sweet, spicy, dinner