Argentinian Skillet Pork
A deliciously tangy pork dish from Argentina, cooked to perfection in a skillet.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound pork tenderloinpreferably boneless
- ●1 medium red onionthinly sliced
- ●1 medium red bell pepperthinly sliced
- ●2 teaspoons jerk seasoningstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●to taste saltpreferably sea salt
- ●to taste black pepperpreferably freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season the pork tenderloin with jerk seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and sear the pork for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- 4
Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
- 6
Add the thinly sliced red onion and red bell pepper to the skillet.
- 7
Cook the vegetables for 3-4 minutes or until they start to soften.
- 8
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute.
- 9
Return the pork to the skillet and pour in the lemon juice.
- 10
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- 11
Remove the pork from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.