Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers

Name: Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 4 large cloves garlic, peeled; 1.5 teaspoons coarse salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns; 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch medallions; 2 red bell peppers, julienned; 1 cup white wine; 2 lemons

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One of my favorite flavor combinations ever! This pork dish combines the strength of garlic with the sweetness of red pepper balanced by a tangy lemon garnish.

Recipe by Stuart Miller

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

4 large cloves garlic, peeled
1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch medallions
2 red bell peppers, julienned
1 cup white wine
2 lemons

Directions

With a large mortar and pestle, mash the garlic, coarse salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and peppercorns into a fine paste. Transfer to a large bowl.
With a mallet, flatten the pork medallions to 1/4 inch thick. Place in the bowl with the garlic mixture, tossing to coat. Cover, and marinate 2 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in the pork and remaining garlic mixture. Quickly brown pork about 1 minute on each side. Remove from heat, and set aside.
Place red peppers into the skillet, and saute 2 to 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Pour white wine into the skillet, and scrape up the browned bits. Reduce heat to low, return pork to skillet, and continue cooking 10 to 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
Slice 1 1/2 lemons into thin rounds. Transfer the pork and pepper mixture to a serving platter. Squeeze juice of remaining 1/2 lemon over the pork and peppers, and garnish with the lemon rounds.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212	Calories
8g	Fat
7g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Sodium 423mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 60mg	299%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 588mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.