Peruvian Pork Saltado

A quick Peruvian-inspired pork saltado with juicy August tomatoes, tangy soy-vinegar pan sauce, and crisp skillet potatoes.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 lb $2.99
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    8 oz $1.49
  • Red Potatoes
    12 oz $1.29
  • Jumbo Red Onions
    6 oz $1.19
  • Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
    1 oz $1.99
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.79
  • Neutral cooking oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Water
    2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Low-sodium soy sauce
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Red wine vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Brown sugar
    1 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Slice 1 lb Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin across the grain into 1/2-inch strips; toss with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, then let stand for 10 minutes.
  2. Cut 12 oz Red Potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and microwave them, covered, with 2 tablespoons water for 5 minutes. Drain, then sear in a large skillet with 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes; transfer the crisp pieces to two plates.
  3. Heat 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil in the same skillet over high heat. Add the seasoned strips in one layer and sear for 2 minutes per side; transfer them to a clean plate.
  4. Slice 6 oz Jumbo Red Onions into thick wedges, cut 8 oz Fresh Roma Tomato into wedges, thinly slice 1 oz Fresh Jalapeno Peppers, and mince 2 cloves Garlic. Heat 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil in the skillet, then stir-fry the prepared vegetables over high heat for 2–3 minutes so they remain vibrant and lightly crisp.
  5. Mix 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Pour the sauce into the skillet, return the seared strips, and toss for 1–2 minutes, until glazed and the meat reaches 145°F; remove from the heat.
  6. Divide the glossy skillet mixture between the two plates alongside the crisped pieces, spooning the pan juices over the top.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $7–$9

Health notes: About 610 calories per serving, with roughly 49 grams protein, 53 grams carbohydrates, and 22 grams fat.

Drink pairing: A bright Sauvignon Blanc complements the tangy sauce and fresh tomatoes without overwhelming the lean pork.