ISLAND PORK TENDERLOINS WITH SIDE DISHES

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This is one of my all time favorites. I'm not sure where I got it but I'm glad I saved it! It might seem a little involved but it's worth the effort! I put the directions in order that makes the meal come together. You can make this in an order you wish as long as the pork is made last. I like to drink Mojitos with this meal!

Provided by Bill Heleine @Bigolebill

Categories     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 31

FOR THE ISLAND PORK RUB
2 pork tenderloins (1lb. each) trimmed
1 tablespoon(s) paprika
1 tablespoon(s) chili powder
1 tablespoon(s) dried oregano
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
FOR THE MOJO AND BASTING SAUCE
3/4 cup(s) fresh orange juice
2 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon(s) minced garlic
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1 habanero or serrano chile ,seeded, minced
2 tablespoon(s) honey
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
FOR THE MANGO MOJO SALSA
2 cup(s) ripe mango, diced
1 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro
FOR THE LIME PICKLED ONIONS
1 cup(s) red onion (thinly sliced)
3 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
pinch(es) black pepper
FOR THE CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS
3 strips of bacon, diced
1/2 cup(s) poblano or green pepper, seeded, diced
1/2 cup(s) onion , diced
2 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced
1 can(s) black beans (30 oz.)
1/2 cup(s) chicken broth

Steps:

  • Make the Lime Pickled Onions - Mix all ingredients in a bowl until dissolved. Put sliced onions in a Zip Loc bag, pour Lime mixture in and chill to marinate. I like to put in fridge overnight
  • Combine all ingredients for the Island Pork Rub
  • Prepare tenderloins by massaging in the rub. For easy clean up, place a cooling rack coated with non stick spray on a baking sheet lined with foil
  • Combine juices, garlic, salt, and chili for the Mojo; set aside 1/4 cup for the Mango Mojo salsa
  • Whisk Honey and oil into remaining mojo for the basting sauce
  • Combine all ingredients for the Mojo Mango Salsa and chill for 1 hour
  • When ready, set oven to broil and broil pork 3 min. baste with sauce, broil 5 min. more. Flip meat over, baste and broil an additional 12-15 min.,basting twice more. When pork reaches 145 degrees in the thickest part, remove from oven, tent with foil ,and let rest for 5 min. Slice into 2" thick steaks
  • For the Caribbean Black Beans- Fry bacon in a large fry pan and remove
  • Add onion and pepper to bacon grease and saute' for 3min. Stir in garlic and saute' 1 min.
  • Stir in reserved bacon, beans, and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 min. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook 3 cups of white rice
  • Serve pork covered in pickled onions, and Black Bean mixture over rice with the Mojo Mango Salsa

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