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Easy spiced pork recipe by cleveland cooking. burrito bowl with corn, onion, everything sauce, cheese, black beans, cucumber, and red bell pepper

Easy Spiced Pork

Author: Dan Harper
230kcal
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total 57 minutes
This Easy Spiced Pork recipe is the ultimate weeknight savior. Using affordable boneless western ribs and a bright citrus marinade, you get tender, flavorful meat that works beautifully in tacos, burrito bowls, or salads. It is a high-protein, low-stress meal that preps in just 15 minutes.
Servings 6 servings
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican

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

  1. If possible, run spices together through a spice grinder or coffee grinder to get the spices as fine as possible.
  2. In an appropriate sized bowl, combine pork, lemon and orange juices, and spices. Mix until pork is coated very well.
  3. Cover bowl and place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  4. 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.

Nutrition

Serving6 servingsCalories230kcalCarbohydrates7gProtein35gFat7gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat3gCholesterol95mgSodium469mgPotassium713mgFiber2gSugar2gVitamin A684IUVitamin C15mgCalcium49mgIron2mg

Notes

  • Spice Grinding: For the freshest flavor, buying whole cumin and coriander seeds and grinding them yourself makes a huge difference, but pre-ground spices work well too.
  • Make it Crispy: If you want crispy edges like "carnitas," turn your oven to broil for the last 2 minutes of cooking—just keep a close eye on it so the spices don't burn!
  • Salt Levels: The amount of salt listed is for Diamond Crystal Kosher salt. If using table salt, reduce the amount by half to avoid over-salting.

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