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Cerdo Arvejado Pork with Peas and Carrots

Cerdo Arvejado Pork with Peas and Carrots

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A quick and delicious pork dish.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

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  • 6 pieces of pork tenderloin or chops
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 medium or 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or white wine
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
  • salt, oil, merkén or paprika, 1 clove of garlic, and 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    Ingredients for cerdo arvejado
  2. Season the loin. Seal the pork for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, brown the onion, finely chopped garlic (if desired), and carrots for 5 minutes.
  4. Add broth or wine and scrape the pan to loosen all bits. Return the pork with their juices. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 8 minutes or until pork is cooked (will depend on the thickness of the meat)
  5. After 6 minutes, add the peas—Cook for 2 minutes.
    Peas, carrots, onions and pork on the sautéed pan
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning served with rice or mashed potatoes.
    Cerdo Arvejado Pork with Peas and Carrots

Notes

If you like a thicker sauce, flour the meat before sealing it.

Disclaimer: This was part of a sponsored collaboration with DiMe Media and the National Pork Board. All opinions on Pork Arvejado are 100% mine.

  • Author: Pilar Hernandez
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Pork
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: Chilean