Teriyaki Pork Medallions with Papaya Salsa
Papaya salsa brings out the sweetness of the pork, while chopped jalapeño delivers a bit of heat.
Ingredients
- 2 navel oranges
- 3/4 cup chopped refrigerated papaya or mango
- 1/4 cup slivered green bell pepper
- 2 Tbs finely slivered red onion
- 2 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp finely shredded lime or lemon peel
- 2 tsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 Tbs finely chopped jalapeño pepper
- 1 1-to 1-1/4-pound teriyaki-marinated pork tenderloin
- 1 Tbs vegetable oil
Directions
- Peel oranges, remove seeds and coarsely chop oranges. In medium bowl combine oranges, papaya or mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime or lemon peel, lime or lemon juice, and jalapeño pepper. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Cut pork tenderloin crosswise into 12 slices. Place between plastic wrap; press with heel of hand to 1/2-inch thickness. In large skillet sauté pork, half at a time, in hot oil for about 3 minutes on each side. Serve with salsa.
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board
Serving suggestions: Spanish potatoes, buttered sugar snap peas, hot cooked noodles, brownies topped with chocolate chunk ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 214
Calories from Fat 63 (29%)
(11%)Total Fat 7g
(7%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
(17%)Cholesterol 52mg
(19%)Sodium 466mg
(23%)Potassium 819mg
Total Carbohydrate 18g
(10%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 12g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(43%)Protein 21g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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