Monday, July 12, 2010

Mexican-spiced pork tenderloin with corn salsa

The spice rub:
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ancho/guajillo (the labeling wasn't clear) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

Procedure:
  1. rub meet with spice rub and tie the small end to give the meat a more regular shape
  2. Preheat the grill to high
  3. Brush the meat lightly with oil
  4. Sear for 4 minutes with the lid closed (Next time, leave lid open because was charred)
  5. Flip, turn heat to medium, Insert thermometer, and sear for another 4 minutes
  6. Turn heat to medium low and cook until temperature reads 160 (next time, try 155°F)

Corn salsa:

  • One fresh tomato, diced, some seeds removed
  • One half small onion, chopped and rinsed under cold water
  • Cilantro, small bunch chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno, de-ribbed And minced
  • Corn, one ear grilled and kernels sliced off
  • Pinch of salt

Review and notes:
The pork was very good. The salsa was a little bit "dry". Perhaps partially purée it next time and/or char/grill tomatoes or diced more finally.



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