Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers
Tender pork tenderloin medallions are marinated with garlic and peppercorns, quickly seared, then simmered with sweet red bell peppers and white wine. A bright squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the savory pan juices, making Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers a lively, aromatic dish perfect for a cozy dinner or relaxed weekend meal.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Using a large mortar and pestle, crush the garlic, coarse salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and peppercorns into a smooth paste. Move the paste to a large bowl.
- 2
Use a mallet to pound the pork medallions to 1/4 inch thick. Put them in the bowl with the garlic mixture and toss to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
- 3
Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the pork and the remaining garlic mixture, and quickly brown the pork for about 1 minute on each side. Take the skillet off the heat and set aside.
- 4
Add the red peppers to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 to 5 minutes, until tender but still firm. Pour in the white wine and scrape up the browned bits. Lower the heat to low, return the pork to the skillet, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more, until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
- 5
Cut 1 1/2 lemons into thin slices. Move the pork and peppers to a serving platter. Squeeze the juice from the remaining 1/2 lemon over the pork and peppers, and garnish with the lemon slices.
- Calories 256.6 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 21.16 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 20.89 g 8%
- Total Fat 6.95 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.67 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High 20%
- Sodium 568.76 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 2.83 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 72.61 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 125.12 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 138.69 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 76.13 mg Good Source 85%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Garlic, Lemon, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 256.6 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil, Pork Tenderloin. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers?
- About 1 hr in total: 35 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 256.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers healthy?
- Portuguese Pork with Red Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 256.6 calories and 21.16 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 568.76 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.67 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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