Directions
1 Trim pork tenderloin and slice thin diagonally. Set aside.
2 Trim and cut asparagus in half. Set aside.
3 Grate orange to yield 1 teaspoon zest. Set aside.
4 Cut same orange in half, squeeze 1/4 cup juice. Set aside.
5 Remove peel and white inner layer from second orange. Cut orange into 1/4" slices, then into quarters. Set aside.
6 In large nonstick pan, over medium, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil.
7 Add half of the pork, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.
8 Cook until pork loses pink color, about 2 minutes, stirring often. Remove to serving plate.
9 Repeat Steps 6-8 with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil, pork, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Remove to same plate.
10 In same pan, add asparagus, garlic, orange zest, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup water.
11 Cover, cook until asparagus is tender yet crisp, about 2 minutes, stirring often.
12 Return pork to pan. Add orange juice and orange pieces. Thoroughly heat and serve.
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