I am so happy it’s already Thursday! This week is surprisingly (and thankfully) going by fast. I have to admit it was hard to get back in the swing of things after a week off. Although I missed my precious Pre-K students, it’s tough work keeping up with 18 4-year olds each day. I think I’m ready to just be a full-time housewife. Believe me, I kind find lots of things to do to stay busy. You know, baking, shopping, private tennis lessons, etc.
So a few weeks back, the kind folks at POM Wonderful sent me a few bottles of their delicious 100% pomegranate juice. My mom has always been a huge fan of pomegranate seeds. For a while she was putting them in all of her salads. The seeds add a wonderful burst of flavor to anything. The juice has an intense fruity flavor and is a rich pink color. I knew I wanted to pair the sweet and tart juice with something savory. I decided to marinate a pork loin with the juice and some adobo sauce for a smoky and spicy kick. The combination was fantastic! I actually used pork loin fingers. Have you seen these? It’s just a pork loin that comes in slices, about 1.5 inches thick. They’re tender and juicy and cook up in a flash.
Pomegranate and Chipotle Glazed Pork Fingers
Ingredients
- 8 oz. POM Wonderful pomegranate juice
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle in adobo)
- ½ tsp. oregano
- ½ tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. garlic salt
- 1 lb. pork loin fingers
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine juice, garlic, adobo, oregano, cumin and garlic salt. Stir until well combined.
- Season pork with salt and pepper and place in a large zip top bag. Pour marinade over pork and place in the fridge for about 4 hours, turning occasionally.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Cook pork for about 3 minutes per side and reserve marinade juices. Cover on a plate with foil to keep warm.
- In a medium saucepan, bring reserved marinade to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
- Pour sauce over pork fingers and serve.
Serves 2
Pair this pork with some green vegetables for a very merry presentation this holiday season. The beautiful and rich colors will look quite festive on the table! Enjoy the rest of your week. See you on Saturday.The Duchess
I love the idea of marrying pomegranate with chipotle. This recipe looks delicious!
Cheers~
Camberley