ADOBO-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BLACK BEAN PICO DE GALLO

ADOBO-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BLACK BEAN PICO DE GALLO image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

Pork:
6 Tbsp. Paprika
2 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. course salt (kosher or sea salt)
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
3 Pinches Cayenne Pepper
24 oz. Pork Tenderloin, trimmed, cut into 3 - 4 pieces
1/2 cup Arugula loosely packed
Pico de gallo:
2 cups cooked black beans (canned)
4 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. minced jalapeno pepper
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Steps:

Pork: Heat oven to 350. Mix together paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, sugar, and cayenne in a bowl. Thoroughly rub sides of each piece of pork with spice mixture. Heat an oven safe skillet (large cast iron pan works well) over medium-high heat and pan-sear each piece of pork on both sides until golden brown to seal in juices. Transfer pan to oven until pork is completely done (6 -8 minutes for each inch of thickness). May take longer. Pico de gallo: combine all ingredients. Garnish plate with arugula, add pork,and sprinkle 1/2 cup pico de gallo over the top.