Glazed and Braised Pork

Ingredients

 * 1/4 cup vegetable oil
 * 2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 2-inch cubes
 * 1 cup finely chopped onions
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots, or substitute green onions (white part only)
 * 1 cup strained fresh orange juice
 * 1/4 cup strained fresh lime juice
 * 1/4 cup water
 * 1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 * 1/2 small hot pepper, minced

Directions

 * 1) In a large, heavy skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium until a light haze forms above it.
 * 2) Add the pork cubes.
 * 3) Turn frequently with a spoon and adjust the heat as necessary so the cubes brown richly and evenly without burning.
 * 4) Stir in the onions, shallots, orange juice, lime juice, water, thyme, salt, pepper and hot pepper.
 * 5) Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover the skillet, lower the heat and simmer 30 minutes.
 * 6) Uncover the skillet, increase the heat to high and, stirring frequently to prevent the meat from sticking, cook briskly 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens to a syrupy glaze.