Go Back
Print
Rhubarb Thyme Brown Sugar Pork

Rhubarb Thyme Brown Sugar Pork

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Rhubarb
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb fresh rhubarb stalks
  • 4 + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus some stalks for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1.75 lb boneless pork filets
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Trim all the leaves off of the rhubarb and discard them. Cut the rhubarb into small pieces.
  2. In a separate medium-wised bowl, whisk together the thyme leaves with the oil. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  3. Cut the pork into small pieces, add to the bowl and toss to coat.
    Boneless Pork Fresh Thyme
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for one hour.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss the rhubarb with the brown sugar and vanilla. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
    Rhubarb, Brown sugar, vanilla
  6. Heat the oil in a large skillet.
  7. Add the pork pieces to the pan and cook, stirring until they start to brown.
  8. Add the sugared rhubarb to the pan. Stir to combine.
    Rhubarb Thyme Brown Sugar Pork
  9. Cook for another 5 minutes or until the pork has been cooked thoroughly.
  10. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  11. Serve immediately.