Peachy Pork Picante
Peachy pork picante is a quick and flavorful skillet dinner with a delicious sweet-and-spicy twist. Tender cubes of pork are browned and then simmered in a simple sauce of peach preserves and salsa, creating a glossy, sweet-savory glaze with just the right amount of zip. Served over a bed of fluffy rice, it’s an easy, satisfying meal that comes together with only a few ingredients. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something a little different that the whole family will enjoy.
Equipment
- Large skillet with lid
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless pork trimmed and cubed
- cumin sprinkle generously
- chili powder sprinkle generously
- garlic powder a little less than cumin or chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup peach preserves or jam
- 1 16-ounce jar mild salsa
- hot cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Sprinkle the pork generously with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder, using about equal amounts cumin and chili powder and a little less garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, stirring constantly, until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the preserves and salsa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Notes
Substitutions: Chicken can replace the pork and apricot jam can replace peach preserves.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 34gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 616mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
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