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Ready to put a little sass and protein on your dinner table? Pork loin is a relatively inexpensive option for family meals. This easy Spanish pork recipe cooks that pork loin down in a flavorful, sassy sauce made with vegetables, tomatoes, chiles and spices. This is a delicious high-protein dinner (check out the health benefits of protein) for any night of the week.

Here is your shopping list for this gluten-free dinner recipe: boneless pork loin (check out the health benefits of pork), butter, onion, chipotles in adobo sauce (from a can), bell pepper, celery, a can of fire-roasted tomatoes (read about the health benefits of tomatoes), fresh garlic, chili powder, granulated sugar and optional cornstarch for a thicker sauce. And don't forget the rice!

Serve this smothered Spanish-inspired pork recipe over rice. The tender cubes of pork and sauce would also be good over potatoes or your favorite grain. Add some fresh-baked rolls and you're in business!

Cuisine: Spanish / American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless pork loin, fat removed and cubed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 16 ounces (1 can) fire-roasted tomatoes 
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• cornstarch (optional)
• cooked rice, for serving

Here's how to make it: 

1. Melt the butter in a large frying pan. Brown the pork. Push the pork to one side and add the onion and garlic. Cook until tender. Mix onion and pork together.
2. Add the can of tomatoes, water, celery, bell pepper and chipotle. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir, cover and simmer 45 minutes or until pork is tender.
3. Stir in the sugar. If you want it thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (mix a little cornstarch with water). Serve over rice. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave.

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