Cherry Jalapeño Mexican Pork
Cherry Jalapeño Mexican Pork pairs tender pork with juicy cherries, jalapeño heat, and warm spices for a sweet-meets-spicy profile. Simmered until glossy and reduced, the pork turns succulent while the fruit and honey balance the chili and lime. It’s great for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering, served with rice, tortillas, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, green onions, jalapeño, and garlic; cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the pork, cherries, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and onion powder; mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil, cover, then lower the heat to a simmer; cook until the vegetables and cherries release their juices and the pork is cooked through and no longer pink, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the honey; season with salt and black pepper. Simmer uncovered until the sauce reduces and the pork is tender, about 30 minutes more (the sauce will not be very thick).
- Calories 515.44 kcal High
- Protein 27.12 g Good Source
- Carbs 52.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.2 g High
- Saturated Fat 6.9 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 89.07 mg High
- Sodium 138.85 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.15 g Low Source
- Sugar 39.67 g High
- Added Sugar 12.97 g High
- Calcium 66.37 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate
- Potassium 131.1 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 34.2 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cherry Jalapeño Mexican Pork is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cherries, Chili Powder, Country Pork Ribs, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 515.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cherry Jalapeño Mexican Pork?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cherry Jalapeño Mexican Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherries, Chili Powder, Country Pork Ribs, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Cherry Jalapeño Mexican Pork?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cherry Jalapeño Mexican Pork?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 515.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cherry Jalapeño Mexican Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
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