Caribbean Pork Cubes

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 pound boneless pork loin, all visible fat discarded, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 habañero, serrano, or jalapeño pepper, seeds and ribs discarded, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Serves:

4 people; 3 ounces pork per serving

Dietary Exchanges:

1 fruit, 3 lean meat

Nutrition Analysis (per serving)
• 233 Calories
• 10.0 g Total Fat
• 3.0 g Saturated Fat
• 0.0 g Trans Fat
• 1.5 g Polyunsaturated Fat
• 5.0 g Monounsaturated Fat
• 64 mg Cholesterol
• 195 mg Sodium
• 12 g Carbohydrates
• 1 g Fiber
• 9 g Sugar
• 23 g Protein

Cooking Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the canola oil and swirl to coat the bottom.

Cook the pork cubes for 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium low. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.

Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the pork is tender.

Increase the heat to medium high and cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid thickens and is reduced to about 1/2 cup.