Mediterranean Marinated Balsamic Pork Loin Skillet

PREP TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

Serves: 3-4

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MARINADE

• 1 lb pork tenderloin (sliced 1/3 to 1/2 in thick)
• 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 – 1/3 c olive oil or avocado oil
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
• 1 tbsp honey (optional)
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt/pepper
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• Optional 1/4 tsp dried marjoram or rosemary

FOR THE SKILLET AFTER PORK MARINADES

• 3/4 – 1 c sliced red onion
• 2 oz sliced olives
• 1 zucchini, thinly sliced sliced
• Fresh basil
• Salt/pepper if desired
• Extra paprika to garnish or red pepper flakes
• Serve with mixed leafy greens. See notes for other options

DIRECTIONS

1. First slice you pork. Place in container to ziplock bag.
2. Whisk together your balsamic marinade and add to pork loin slices.
3. Marinade for 20-30 minutes in fridge. (longer if desired)
4. While pork is marinated, slice your veggies.
5. Once marinated, remove and prepare your skillet.
6. Heat skillet on medium. Sauté onion first until fragrant. No oil needed.
7. Next add pork loin strips and the remaining marinade sauce.
8. Cook on medium for 5 minutes then Flip over pork slices.
9. Add in your olive/zucchini slices.
10. Cook another 5-7 minutes or until pork is not longer pink.
11. Plate your pork and vegetables. Serve w/sauce and marinade and top w/fresh basil.
12. Add more paprika, salt, pepper, if desired.

RECIPE AND IMAGE CREDIT:

Mediterranean Marinated Balsamic Pork Loin Skillet {Paleo}