Stir-Fried Cajun Pork
Courtesy of National Pork Board
Serve With:
Warmed tortillas and grilled fresh pineapple rings.
Servings: 4
Warmed tortillas and grilled fresh pineapple rings.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 10 Min.
What you need:
* 1 lb. boneless pork loin, cut into julienne strips
* 4 Tbsp. Cajun-style seasoning (purchased or see below)
* 1 tsp. vegetable oil
* 1 red bell pepper, diced
* 1 tart green apple, cored and diced
* 1/4 c. pecan pieces
* 4 Tbsp. Cajun-style seasoning (purchased or see below)
* 1 tsp. vegetable oil
* 1 red bell pepper, diced
* 1 tart green apple, cored and diced
* 1/4 c. pecan pieces
What to do:
1. Season pork strips with 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning. Toss remaining ingredients (except oil) with 2 Tbsp. seasoning, reserve.
2. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry pork 2 min.; add reserved mixture, cook and stir 2 min. more. Serve immediately.
CAJUN-STYLE SEASONING: Mix together well 3 Tbsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 Tbsp. garlic powder, 2 tsp. oregano, 2 tsp. thyme, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. white pepper, 1/2 tsp. cumin, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg. Store in air tight container. Makes 1/2 c.
There are many types of seasoning mixes or create your own to suit your family's tastes.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com
2. Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry pork 2 min.; add reserved mixture, cook and stir 2 min. more. Serve immediately.
CAJUN-STYLE SEASONING: Mix together well 3 Tbsp. paprika, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, 1 Tbsp. garlic powder, 2 tsp. oregano, 2 tsp. thyme, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. white pepper, 1/2 tsp. cumin, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg. Store in air tight container. Makes 1/2 c.
There are many types of seasoning mixes or create your own to suit your family's tastes.
* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit: www.PorkBeInspired.com
Wine pairings:
Beaujolais, Grenache, Pinot Noir
Nutritional information:
Calories: 262; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Total Carbs: 12g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 23g; Sodium: 1454mg;