Zesty Pork & Corn Skillet with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes

Zesty Pork & Corn Skillet with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes ingredients

• 1.25 lbs pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 14.5 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1.5 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 medium lime

How to make Zesty Pork & Corn Skillet with Fire-Roasted Tomatoes

1. Trim any silver skin from the 1.25 lbs pork tenderloin, then cut it into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Season the pork medallions with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on both sides.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Add the seasoned pork medallions to the hot skillet in a single layer. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Dice the 1 medium yellow onion and chop the 1 large red bell pepper into 1/2-inch pieces. Add them to the skillet.
5. Sauté the onion and bell pepper for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften. Mince the 3 cloves of garlic and add them to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
6. Stir in the 2 cups of frozen corn kernels, 14.5 oz can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained), 1.5 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the corn to heat through.
8. Return the cooked pork medallions to the skillet, gently nestling them into the vegetable and tomato mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat the pork through.
9. Chop 1/4 cup fresh cilantro. Squeeze the juice from 1 medium lime over the skillet. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro.
10. Serve hot, garnished with the remaining fresh cilantro. This dish pairs well with rice or warm tortillas.

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