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Citrus Pork Poc Chuc

Seared pork steaks glazed in bright lime and orange juice with charred onion—the Yucatán way, ready in 20 minutes. Serve with warm tortillas and pickled onions for a weeknight win.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
380
Protein
42g
Citrus Pork Poc Chuc
freshcasualmexicanporkjuicycaramelizedweeknightmain-dish

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat pork steaks dry. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Sear pork steaks 2 minutes per side without moving. They should have a caramelized crust.

  4. Step 4

    Push pork to the side. Add onion and jalapeño cut-side down; sear 2 minutes until charred.

  5. Step 5

    Pour in orange juice and juice of both limes. Simmer everything together 4 minutes until sauce thickens.

  6. Step 6

    Plate pork and onions. Pour pan sauce over top and scatter cilantro on each plate.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or cast iron pan
  • paper towels
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • citrus juicer or fork

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