Sweet and Spicy Glazed Pork Cubes

Submitted by Judedeva

"This recipe is from the American Heart Association. It is really good with Calypso Rice. DH and DD really love it. I get lots of requests for this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 lbs boneless pork loin, cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 cup orange juice, fresh is best
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice, fresh is best
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 habaneros or 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Brown pork cubes for 6 to 8 minutes stirring occasionally.
3. Add the onion and garlic, lower heat to medium-low and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, lower heat and cook, covered, over low heat for 40 or 50 minutes till pork is tender.
5. Uncover pan and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until juices have reduced to a thick glaze.
6. Serve warm.

Reviews

[jolenecaruana]

I followed the recipe except for the peppers. I used cayenne instead of habanero. Even though we both liked this recipe I felt that it tasted slightly too orangy for my tastebuds.

 

[Scrivener1]

I made this to use up the habeneros a friend gave me. The flavors in this recipe are good, but next time, I would consider either the jalapeno or half of a habenero. Both DH and I like spicy food. I thought it was too hot. DH admitted that it was quite warm.

 

[TasteTester]

What wonderful flavors! I only had to simmer the pork cubes for 25 minutes, but that might be due to the size of the cubes. I loved the combination of lime juice, brown sugar and peppers. Next time, I'm going to use two jalapenos and more lime juice for a hotter/tangier taste, but we like all of our food really spicy. I'm glad I tried this terrific recipe.

 

[Rita1652]

Great low fat recipe! I did use 3 pounds seasoned chicken breast in place of the other white meat! Used a home grown cayenne and cherry pepper. We like it hot. One fresh orange and 1 fresh lime I found perfect.

 

[ThisGirlCan]

I have fixed this for my family for dinner twice now and both times it has been wonderful. I doubled the sauce to have enough to put over rice, and still would have like more sauce. Thanks!