Pork loin is a relatively inexpensive option for family meals. This easy Spanish pork recipe cooks that pork loin down in a flavorful sauce made with vegetables, tomatoes, chiles and spices.
Serve this smothered pork over rice. It 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: 4 to 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 diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 can (16 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- cornstarch (optional)
Here's how to make it:
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir in the sugar. If you want it thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (mix a little cornstarch with water).
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