PORTUGUESE PORK RAGOUT WITH SWEET PEPPERS

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A robust dish flavored with paprika, cumin, lemon and garlic. Wonderful over egg noodles or rice or mashed potatoes!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Stew

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (2 3/4 lb) pork tenderloin, about
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large shallot, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 medium red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 slices lemons, thin
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim the pork tenderloins of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium heat.
  • When hot, add the shallot, garlic and bell peppers.
  • Sauté 10 minutes, until very soft.
  • Remove from the pan.
  • Put the remaining teaspoon oil in the pan and heat.
  • Add the pork and brown.
  • Stir in the paprika, ground cumin, cumin seeds and salt; stir 1 minute.
  • Put the shallot, garlic and peppers back into the pan.
  • Add the broth, wine and lemon slices.
  • Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and tender; stir occasionally.
  • Remove the lemon slices.
  • Add fresh lemon juice, pepper, cilantro and almonds if using.
  • Serve the ragout with rice or egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.2, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 202.9, Sodium 361.7, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 66

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