Monday, April 28, 2008

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze and Orange Habanero Mojo

INGREDIENTS:

For the Glaze
  • 1 Cup Apricot Jam
  • 1/4 Cup Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 Cup Orange Juice
  • Salt & Pepper
For the Mojo
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Small Red Onion
    • Finely Chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons Garlic
    • Minced
  • 3 Cups Orange Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 Habanero Chile
    • Seeded
    • Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Leaves
    • Chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • Salt & Pepper
For the Pork
  • 2 Pork Tenderloins, About 1 1/2 Pounds Each
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • Salt & Pepper
DIRECTIONS:

For the Glaze
  • Whisk the ingredients together and season to taste with salt and pepper
    • Can be made in advance
For the Mojo
  • Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes; do not brown.
  • Add the orange juice, lime juice, and habanero and bring to a boil.
  • Cook until reduced by half.
  • Whisk in the cilantro and cumin and season to taste with salt and pepper.
For the Pork
  • Heat your grill.
  • Set aside a few tablespoons of glaze for brushing the cooked pork.
  • Brush the pork with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Grill, brushing often with the glaze, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove the pork from the grill, brush with the reserved glaze, and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on a serving platter.
  • Drizzle with mojo and serve immediately.
This recipe is awesome! It came from Mr. Bobby Flay. We served it with a Cumin Edamame Salad, Cuban Seasoned Black Beans and Mojito Sorbet.

Enjoy!

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