Flavor-Drenched Pork Sopa Seca Recipe

Name: Flavor-Drenched Pork Sopa Seca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into strips; 1 pound angel hair pasta short dry, or short fidelini; 1 chile pepper guajillo; 2 pear tomatoes; 1/4 white onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil divided; salt; pepper; fresh cilantro; Mexican crema or creme fraiche, for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound pork tenderloin cut into strips
1 pound angel hair pasta short dry, or short fidelini
1 chile pepper guajillo
2 pear tomatoes
1/4 white onion
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
salt
pepper
fresh cilantro
Mexican crema or creme fraiche, for garnish, optional

1
Season the pork strips with salt and pepper and set aside.
2
Remove stem, veins and seeds of the chile and place it in a bowl with 2-3 cups of warm water. Soak for at least 5-7 minutes.
3
Add the following to a blender: the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chile, a few cilantro stems, 1 3/4 cup of the water of the chile, and salt to taste and mix until smooth.
4
In a large pan over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and cook pork until the internal temperature is between 145 degrees F. (medium rare) and 160 degrees F. (medium), 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the excess liquid in the pan while cooking and set aside. Reserve the pork, cover and set aside.
5
Add the remaining olive oil to the pan, add the pasta and saute for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Reduce the temperature to medium-low. Add the sauce, the pork juice (if any) and cook covered for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally and serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into strips, 1 pound angel hair pasta short dry, or short fidelini, 1 chile pepper guajillo, 2 pear tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Flavor-Drenched Pork Sopa Seca falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Flavor-Drenched Pork Sopa Seca

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