Smoky Chipotle BBQ Potted Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Smoky Chipotle BBQ Potted Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Smoked paprika, for seasoning; Flour, for dredging; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 onions, chopped; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; 3 to 4 ribs celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 bottle Mexican-style beer (recommended: Negra Modela); 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, medium to spicy heat level, seeded and finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves; A handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped; Corn tortillas or quick-cooking polenta, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Smoked paprika, for seasoning
Flour, for dredging
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 onions, chopped
2 red bell peppers, chopped
3 to 4 ribs celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 bottle Mexican-style beer (recommended: Negra Modela)
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, medium to spicy heat level, seeded and finely chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
A handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Corn tortillas or quick-cooking polenta, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Season the pork cubes with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2
Dredge in the flour.
3
Heat a Dutch oven with 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 turns of the pan, over high heat.
4
Brown the pork on all sides.
5
Remove to a plate, reduce the heat, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
6
Add the onions, peppers, celery, and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
7
Cover and sweat for 8 minutes or so.
8
Uncover and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, and then deglaze the pot with the beer and let the liquid reduce, 1 minute more.
9
Add the tomatoes, chipotle and adobo sauce, thyme, and cilantro and heat through.
10
Add the pork back to the pot and simmer over medium-low heat until ready to serve.
11
Char the tortillas or prepare quick-cooking polenta.
12
Serve with lime wedges for topping.

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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: 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Smoked paprika, for seasoning, Flour, for dredging, and more.

Yes, Smoky Chipotle BBQ Potted Pork Tenderloin 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.

Smoky Chipotle BBQ Potted Pork Tenderloin

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