Citrus-Glazed Pork with Plantain Slices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

Tender pork loin coated in a bright orange and lime glaze, served with caramelized plantain slices for a balanced meal. This Puerto Rican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 42 minutes, pairs pork loin, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork loin
• 3 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 medium ripe plantains

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice pork loin into 1-inch thick medallions and season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Whisk orange juice, lime juice, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4. Step 4: Sear pork medallions for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Step 5: While pork cooks, peel plantains and slice into 1/2-inch rounds; cook in the same skillet with a drizzle of oil until caramelized (3-4 minutes per side).
6. Step 6: Pour glaze over pork in the skillet, simmering for 2 minutes until glossy, then serve with caramelized plantain slices.