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Caribbean Pork

Caribbean Pork reads fruity 6.6, citrus 6.6 and umami 6.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Caribbean main, about 1 hr 7 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 7.3 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 8.3 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 7.5 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 0.9 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 4.5 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Fruity 6.6 · Citrus 6.6 · Umami 6.5 · Sweetness 5.6 · Salinity 4.9 · Richness 4.3 · Allium 3.5 · Sourness 3.1 · Funk & Ferment 2.7 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Floral 2.6 · Heat 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Bitterness 0.8 · Nutty 0.8 · Earthy 0.6

What's in it (11)

• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 3 teaspoons ginger puree
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
• 5/8 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion sliced
• 1 red pepper cut into strips
• 1 mango cut into strips

Time & effort: about 1 hr 7 min (15 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 116.8 kcal, 13 g protein, 5.7 g fat, 4 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (12 steps)

1. Slice pork tenderloin into strips and place in large bowl or baking dish.
2. In another bowl, combine ginger, chili powder, garlic, and 1 of the tablespoons of parsley.
3. Then add orange juice, soy sauce, and 1 of the tablespoons of oil.
4. Pour mixture over meat and mix well.
5. Cover and let marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon, and reserve the marinade.
7. Heat the wok, add the remaining oil and saute the pork for 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Add onion and pepper, and saute another 2 minutes.
9. Pour in marinade and cook for 2 minutes.
10. Add mango strips to the mixture.
11. Reheat.
12. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve immediately with rice.

Dishes with a similar flavor shape

• Crispy Orange Cauliflower Bowl — Chinese-American
• Beef And Broccoli Bowl — Chinese
• Skillet Orange Chicken — Chinese-American
• Grilled Onion, Beef, And Sweet Potato Salad — Greek
• Crispy Orange Tofu — Chinese-American

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.