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I thought this would be a great way to share my healthy recipes, tips, and chronicle my adventures in cooking healthy meals that my husband & children have enjoyed. Who wants to spend a bunch of money on fresh meats, fruit, and vegetables and have no idea what to do with them? ALL of the recipes on this blog are “Family Approved” – so even though they’re healthy, “normal” people like them too! I think eating healthy should be a lifestyle and not a chore ....with a little help, choosing the right foods will just become part of who you are. I'm not fanatical about eating healthy, but I understand how difficult it can be to make the right choices.

Who am I?

I am…

April. I was born and raised in Alabama. I am a mother to 4 of the best kids in the world. I am wife to an AMAZING man, who makes me feel incredibly blessed! Besides cooking I enjoy the fitness world, traveling, the beach/ sunshine, and summer time!!


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Monday, June 27, 2011

Pork Steak Mojito

I have been making this recipe for years now. It is unbelievably yummy and probably one of my favs. First off, you should know that it is not "oniony". When you saute the onions in the lemon juice it cooks out the acidicness in the onions and you are left with a bold citrus flavor that compliments the steak tremendously. I actually convinced one of my dear friends years ago that she indeed does like onions with this recipe
Ingredients
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 Spanish-style pork cube steaks (about 1 1/2 lb)
5 ounces pre-sliced yellow onions (1 cup)
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (Spanish seasoned salt)
3 fresh garlic cloves
1 lemon (for juice, rinsed) 

Steps

1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place 2 tablespoons of the oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add pork steaks (wash hands); cook 3–4 minutes on each side or until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F. (Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.) Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.
2. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, onions, and adobo. Crush garlic, using garlic press, into pan. Use knife to remove garlic from bottom of press.
3. Squeeze juice of one-half lemon into pan (about 2 tablespoons). Cook 5–6 minutes or until onions are tender. Serve sauce over pork steaks.
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 560kcal; FAT 39g; CHOL 145mg;
SODIUM 720mg; CARB 25g; FIBER 1g; PROTEIN 28g;
VIT A 4%; VIT C 8%; CALC 10%; IRON 15%

Enjoy,
April

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