Cajun Pork and Pecans Recipe

Name: Cajun Pork and Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork loin; ⅔ cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ¾ cup sliced celery; ½ cup chopped onion; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium green pepper, cut into 3/4 inch squares; 3 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped; ¾ cup toasted pecan halves; 2 ½ cups hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless pork loin
⅔ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup sliced celery
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green pepper, cut into 3/4 inch squares
3 medium tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
¾ cup toasted pecan halves
2 ½ cups hot cooked rice

1
Partially freeze pork loin.
2
Thinly slice into bite-sized strips.
3
Set aside.
4
Combine broth, tomato paste, cornstarch, thyme, red pepper, black pepper and salt; set aside.
5
Preheat a 10-inch browning dish on HIGH (100% power) for 5 minutes.
6
Add oil; swirling to coat dish.
7
Add pork strips.
8
Quickly stir to spread evenly.
9
Cover and microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 4-5 minutes, stirring twice, until no pink remains.
10
Remove meat from dish.
11
Add celery, onion and garlic to dish.
12
Cover and microwave on HIGH (100% power) for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
13
Stir in green pepper, chopped tomato and broth mixture.
14
Cover and microwave on HIGH for 7-9 minutes or until slightly thickened and bubbly.
15
Stir in pork and pecans.
16
Microwave, uncovered on HIGH for about 2 minutes or until heated through.
17
Serve with rice.

1157

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless pork loin, ⅔ cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Cajun Pork and Pecans 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.

Cajun Pork and Pecans

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