Apple Adobo Pork And Couscous Recipe

Name: Apple Adobo Pork And Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup diced peeled Granny Smith apple; 1 cup finely chopped onion, divided; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 cup apple juice, divided; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 cup uncooked couscous; Cooking spray; 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chile in adobo sauce

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup diced peeled Granny Smith apple
1 cup finely chopped onion, divided
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 cup apple juice, divided
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
Cooking spray
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chile in adobo sauce

1
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add apple and 1/2 cup onion; saute 7 minutes or until tender. Add cumin; saute 20 seconds. Add 3/4 cup broth, 1/2 cup juice, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2
While couscous stands, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
3
Cut pork crosswise into 12 pieces. Sprinkle both sides of pork with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add pork to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
4
Add 1/2 cup onion to pan, and saute for 1 minute. Remove 1 chile from can; reserve remaining chiles and sauce for another use. Finely chop chile. Add the chopped chile, 3/4 cup broth, and 1/2 cup juice to pan, and bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 2/3 cup. Serve pork and sauce over couscous.

308

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 cup diced peeled Granny Smith apple, 1 cup finely chopped onion, divided, 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Apple Adobo Pork And Couscous falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Apple Adobo Pork And Couscous

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