Create tender, flavorful pork with this straightforward Easy Spiced Pork recipe. In just about 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of resting time, you can have pork marinating in a delicious mix of smoked paprika, coriander, and fresh citrus. It’s a simple method for adding big flavor to your family’s meals.
How to Use the Easy Spiced Pork
- Tacos
- Grilling
- Burrito Bowls
- Soft tacos with my everything sauce
- Serve it with my 15 minute cheese sauce
- Use my ranch dressing as a dip
- Use the spice mixture for chicken or shrimp
What You Will Need:
- 2 pounds of boneless western ribs cut into 1 inch cubes
- Juice of one orange
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 tablespoon of ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon of allspice
- ½ teaspoon of chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 tablespoon of ground cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon of smoke paprika
- 1 tablespoon of oregano
What Type of Pork to Use
When I am making a pork dish that calls for cubed or diced pork I usually go for the boneless western pork ribs. The boneless western pork ribs are very versatile and relatively inexpensive. I have used this cut to make dinners for four of us for under $10.
The pork ribs are usually in two pound packages at your local grocery store (at least here in Cleveland). Any cut of pork will work, but this is my go to. For this recipe, just cut the pork into one inch cubes and place them into an appropriate sized bowl.
Adding the Juices and the Spices
The first step is to juice an orange and a lemon. Take the juices and combine them with the pork. Next are the spices. When I made this recipe I used a mix of ground and whole spices. Then I ground the spices together in a coffee grinder to a fine powder. Mix the Spices together in a bowl. When you add the Spices to the meat and juices, a paste will form. Make sure to take some time mixing to make sure everything is well combined. After combining, cover the bowl with the pork mixture and place into the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
Cooking the Pork
I cooked this easy spiced pork recipe in a convection oven for 12-14 minutes at 425 degrees F. The pork could be grilled, cooked in a cast iron pan, or in an oven. The choice is up to you.
FAQ’s:
Absolutely. While this recipe uses boneless western ribs, you could also use pork loin or pork tenderloin. Just be sure to cut it into uniform 1-inch cubes and you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
You can marinate the pork for as little as 30 minutes if you are short on time. For the best flavor, I recommend letting it marinate for at least 4 hours or even overnight in the refrigerator.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It reheats well in a skillet or the microwave, making it great for meal prep.
Of course. The heat in this recipe comes from the chipotle chili powder. You can reduce the amount to ¼ teaspoon or omit it completely for a milder, kid-friendly version that is still full of flavor.
Yes, this recipe is freezer-friendly. You can place the pork and the marinade into a freezer-safe bag and freeze it for up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking as directed.
Easy Spiced Pork
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of boneless western ribs cut into 1 inch cubes
- Juice of one orange
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 tablespoon of ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon of allspice
- ½ teaspoon of chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of onion powder
- 1 tablespoon of ground cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon of oregano
Method
- If possible, run spices together through a spice grinder or coffee grinder to get the spices as fine as possible.
- In an appropriate sized bowl, combine pork, lemon and orange juices, and spices. Mix until pork is coated very well.
- Cover bowl and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Bake in a preheated convection oven at 425 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
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