Mesa Inspired Pork & Asparagus Saute Recipe

Name: Mesa Inspired Pork & Asparagus Saute
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup onion, chopped; 1 lb boneless center cut pork chop, cubed; 12 lemon, juice of; 1 ½ cups fresh asparagus, cut on the diagonal; ½ cup sugar snap pea, ends trimmed; 1 cup tomatoes, seeded & chopped; 10 ounces dry white wine, divided, a nice Italian pinot grigio is always good; 2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion, chopped
1 lb boneless center cut pork chop, cubed
12 lemon, juice of
1 ½ cups fresh asparagus, cut on the diagonal
½ cup sugar snap pea, ends trimmed
1 cup tomatoes, seeded & chopped
10 ounces dry white wine, divided, a nice Italian pinot grigio is always good
2 teaspoons dried ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

1
Put one clean & empty wine glass into freezer.
2
Mix up all Grill Spice Mixture ingrediants.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large saucepan over medium/high heat, heat up olive oil.
5
Add chopped onion and saute until translucent.
6
Remove wine glass from freezer and pour 6 ounces of dry white wine into chilled wine glass for the cook.
7
Add cubed pork and sprinkle heaping Tbsp of spice mixture over top.
8
Toss to coat well.
9
Cook until no pink shows on meat.
10
Squeeze the juice out of half a lemon over meat mixture and turn down heat to Medium.
11
Add asparagus and sugar snap peas and toss to coat well.
12
Add chopped tomatoes and saute for 1 minute.
13
Add remaining 4 ounces of dry white wine into pan, mix well and simmer until sauce is reduced by half.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup onion, chopped, 1 lb boneless center cut pork chop, cubed, 12 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Mesa Inspired Pork & Asparagus Saute falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mesa Inspired Pork & Asparagus Saute

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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