NEW MEXICO RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BOURBON ANCHO SAUCE

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by Bobby Flay. I had this meal at the Mesa Grill in Las Vegas and have made it for company several times since. Definitely do the sauce ahead of time - it takes a while to reduce down. I figured that into the prep time.

Provided by jenpalombi

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (2 lb) pork tenderloin
salt
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground pasilla chile powder
2 teaspoons de arbol chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons allspice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
2 cups Bourbon
2 tablespoons Bourbon
3 ancho chilies, soaked, seeded, stems removed and pureed
6 cups homemade chicken stock
1 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
8 whole black peppercorns
1/4 cup light brown sugar

Steps:

  • For Rub: Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium saute pan, over high heat.
  • Season pork with salt on both sides.
  • Rub the pork evenly (and generously!) with the spice rub.
  • Sear the pork on both sides until golden brown.
  • Cook in the oven to medium doneness, about 10 minutes.
  • For Sauce: Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and cook until soft.
  • Add the bourbon and cook until completely reduced.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and cook until reduced by half.
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer, return mixture to the pan, and cook to sauce consistency.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of bourbon and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771.1, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 102.3, Sodium 1693.8, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 33.6, Protein 44

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