If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal, look no further than peppered pork pitas with garlic spread. This dish combines the savory taste of pork tenderloin with the tangy zip of peppercorns and the creamy smoothness of garlic spread, all wrapped up in a warm and fluffy pita bread. Whether you're serving it as a quick lunch or dinner, this recipe is sure to be a hit.
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PEPPERED PORK PITAS
The combination of tender pork and sweet red peppers in these sandwiches will appeal to the whole family. Sometimes I also add caramelized onions. The sandwiches are especially good with garlic mayo. Have fun experimenting with your own variations. -Katherine White, Clemmons, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine pork, oil, pepper and garlic; toss to coat. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork mixture; cook and stir until no longer pink. Stir in red peppers; heat through. Serve on pita breads. Top with mayonnaise and lettuce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEPPERED PORK PITAS WITH GARLIC SPREAD
Delicious garlicky restaurant-style pork sandwiches can be on your dinner table in minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, milk and garlic; set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix pork, oil and pepper. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is lightly browned and no longer pink in center. Stir in bell peppers; heat until warm.
- Heat pita folds as directed on package. Lightly spread one side of each pita fold with garlic mixture. Spoon pork mixture over each; fold up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g
WARM GARLIC PITAS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the pitas into 6 wedges.
- In a medium saucepan, add the butter and garlic. Set over medium heat and warm through until the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the parsley and mix well.
- Place the pita wedges in a large bowl and pour the garlic butter over the top. Toss well to combine and coat everything evenly. Spread the pita wedges out evenly on a sheet tray and dust with the grated Parmesan. Bake in the oven until golden and crispy, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and taste. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm.
PEPPERED PORK AND PARMESAN FLATBREAD SANDWICHES
Provided by Amy Thielen
Categories main-dish
Time 7h50m
Yield 8 large sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the flatbread: Combine the yeast, sugar and 1/4 cup lukewarm water in a small bowl and let the yeast puff up and proof.
- Pour the yeast mixture into a large bowl and add 1 cup lukewarm water, the oil and salt. Add 1 cup of the flour and whisk until smoothly combined. Switching to a wooden spoon, add the rest of the flour and stir until you have a soft dough. Rub the dough with a bit more oil, press a square of plastic wrap to its surface and let it rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough, transfer it to an oiled plastic bag and let it proof in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or as long as 3 days.
- For the peppered pork loin: To give the roast a quick cure for added flavor, stir together the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, rub the mixture all over the roast and refrigerate for 1 hour or as long as overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Blot the roast dry. Crush the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle (or in a spice-devoted coffee grinder) to a medium-coarse texture. (Some will be finely ground, but you want the larger pieces to resemble cracked pepper.) Rub the pepper into the meat, saving what doesn't stick for the marinade.
- Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat, and add the butter and garlic. Cook until the butter bubbles; add the vinegar, thyme and remaining black pepper, and remove from the heat.
- Sprinkle the pork with 1 teaspoon salt. Heat an ovenproof skillet large enough to fit the pork roast over high heat and add the oil. Brown the meat quickly on all sides.
- Brush the meat generously with some of the pepper mixture, put the skillet in the oven and roast for 10 minutes. Remove the skillet, roll the roast to another side and baste it with more of the pepper mixture. Continue to roast the meat, removing it from the oven every 10 minutes or so to flip and mop, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the roast reads 145 degrees F, about 50 minutes total.
- Transfer the meat to a platter and let it rest for at least 10 minutes, rolling the pork around to sop up its exuded juices. Refrigerate the pork until using. (The pork could also be sliced and served hot at this point.)
- For the doctored aioli: Stir together the mayonnaise, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until using.
- Heat a grill over high heat. Generously oil a baking sheet. Divide the flatbread into eight portions on the baking sheet. Press the dough into thin rounds, about 8 inches in diameter.
- Grill the breads over medium-high heat, closing the lid right after putting them on and flipping and turning to avoid any flare-ups. Each flatbread will take about 2 minutes to cook.
- Slice the pork very thinly. Spread some aioli across the flatbreads and pile some pork on one side of each. Top with shaved Parmesan and a handful of arugula. Fold the sandwiches in half and pile them on a platter for serving.
PEPPERED PORK PITAS WITH GARLIC SAUCE
Steps:
- In small bowl, combine salad dressing, milk and garlic; mix well. Set aside. In medium bowl, combine pork, oil and pepper, mix well.
- Heat large skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add pork; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until pork is lightly browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in roasted peppers; heat until warm.
- Lightly brush insides of pocket bread halves with garlic sauce. Fill each with pork mixture. If desired, drizzle remaining garlic sauce over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
PEPPERED PORK PITAS WITH GARLIC SPREAD
Make and share this Peppered Pork Pitas With Garlic Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the mayonnaise, milk and garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
- Mix pork, 1 tablespoon oil and pepper in medium bowl.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 teaspoons oil and when warm add onions and red pepper.
- Cook until onion is translucent and pepper is crisp tender.
- Add the seasoned pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is lightly browned and no longer pink in center.
- Heat pita rounds as directed on package.
- Lightly spread one side of each pita round with garlic mixture.
- Spoon pork mixture over each; fold and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.1, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 70.8, Sodium 668.3, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 30.8
PEPPER PORK POCKETS
In Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania, Paula Marchesi accompanies these pita pockets with pasta salad and sliced tomatoes, carrots and cucumbers. Tip: "To save time, you can make the garlic sauce up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate it," Paula offers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle pork with pepper and salt. In a large skillet, saute pork in oil until juices run clear. Add red peppers; cook and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat. , In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk and garlic. Spoon pork mixture into lettuce-lined pita halves. Drizzle with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698 calories, Fat 44g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN PITAS
Spicy and filling. Pork tenderloins are so easy to cook up. Plus, they were on sale this week, so I stocked up.
Provided by LilPinkieJ
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cucumbers, sour cream, and dill. Refrigerate until needed.
- Cut the pork across the grain into 1/2-inch cutlets; then slice each piece into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the mustard, oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Add the pork and toss well to coat all the pieces. Let stand about 10 minutes.
- Coat a large no-stick frying pan with no-stick spray, and place over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Working in bunches to avoid overcrowding in the pan, add the pork and sauté for about 3 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Place peppers and onions in a 9-inch glass pie plate. Cover with vented plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until soft.
- Add the onions and peppers to the pan; sauté for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Top pork mixture with peppers and onions.
- Line the pita pockets with the spinach. Add the pork mixture. Top each sandwich half with a tomato and some cucumber sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.7, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 43.2, Sodium 434.6, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 9.6, Protein 21.8
PEPPERED PORK PITAS WITH GARLIC SAUCE
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk and garlic mix well. Set aside.2. In medium bowl, combine pork, oil and pepper mix well. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork mixture cook 3 to 4 minutes or until pork is lightly browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Stir in roasted peppers heat until warm.3. Lightly brush insides of pita bread halves with garlic sauce. Fill each with pork mixture. If desired, drizzle remaining garlic sauce over top.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 2 Sandwiches * Calories: 520 * Calories from Fat: 240 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 27 g 42% * Saturated Fat: 6 g 30% * Cholesterol: 80 mg 27% * Sodium: 480 mg 20% * Total Carbohydrate: 38 g 13% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 2 g * Protein: 31 g * Vitamin A: 30% * Vitamin C: 80% * Calcium: 8% * Iron: 15% * Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 1/2 Vegetable, 3 Lean Meat, 3 1/2 Fat or 2 Carbohydrate, 1 1/2 Vegetable, 3 Lean Meat, 3 1/2 Fat
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
GARLIC PITA BREAD BITES
Great and easy to make--as well as delicious. Everyone goes crazy about these when I make them.
Provided by LISAREBBECHI
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Garlic Bread Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Open pita bread halves and roughly cut into approximately 2 inch pieces. Arrange on a medium baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and mix in garlic and dried Italian-style seasoning. Pour the mixture over pita bread pieces.
- Sprinkle bread with Parmesan cheese, adjusting the amount as desired. Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: A flavorful and tender cut like pork shoulder or pork loin is best for this recipe. Avoid leaner cuts like pork tenderloin, as they can become dry when cooked.
- Marinate the pork: Marinating the pork in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. Be sure to let the pork marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the pork properly: The pork should be cooked until it is tender and juicy, but not overcooked. An internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal.
- Make the garlic spread: The garlic spread is a simple but delicious condiment that adds a creamy and garlicky flavor to the pitas. Be sure to use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Assemble the pitas: Once the pork is cooked and the garlic spread is made, it's time to assemble the pitas. Load each pita with pork, garlic spread, and your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
These peppered pork pitas with garlic spread are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch. The flavorful pork, creamy garlic spread, and fresh toppings all come together to create a satisfying and unforgettable meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty recipe, give these peppered pork pitas a try!
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