MAYAN COCOA NIB SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN
Provided by Next Iron Chef All Star: Elizabeth Falkner
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Preheat a pellet grill smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions to 225 degrees F.
- Grind up the cocoa nibs, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and cloves in a blender until evenly ground. Mix this spice mixture with the salt, brown sugar, chile powder, onion powder, cinnamon, allspice and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Rub about 3/4 cup of the spice mix on the pork tenderloins. Smoke the pork until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, about 1 hour. Let rest about 5 minutes before slicing.
- For the finishing sauce: Add the vinegar, rum, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic, chile and orange zest and juice to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then puree until smooth. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- For the cocoa nibby grits: To a large saucepan add the chicken stock, olive oil and 2 cups water and bring to a simmer. Add the grits and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the butter, cream, bittersweet chocolate and 1/4 cup cocoa nib spice mixture until fully combined. (Keep any remaining spice mixture in a container with a tight-fitting lid in a cool, dry place.)
- For serving: Pour the grits into a very large serving bowl. Top with the sliced pork, Cotija, finishing sauce, cilantro sprigs and a squeeze of lime.
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xxdarkshotzxx95@gmail.comI love this recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or rice, but it's also great with roasted vegetables. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.
Mohamed Warimezgane
m@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with roasted vegetables and rice, and it was a hit with the whole family. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniel Low
dlow12@yahoo.comThis dish was amazing! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Ampofo Priscilla
ampofop9@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Bello Solomon
solomon@hotmail.comI love this recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes or rice, but it's also great with roasted vegetables. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.
Devin Jacobs
j.devin48@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with roasted vegetables and rice, and it was a hit with the whole family. I will definitely be making this again.
Marc Harbs20
h_marc92@yahoo.comI made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Jenn Chavez
chavez_j@yahoo.comThis dish was amazing! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
abby brown
abby.b@yahoo.comI love this recipe! The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and quinoa, but it's also great with mashed potatoes or rice. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.
Keifer Mccallum
keifer23@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with rice and black beans, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Ibra Him
i62@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor of the pork and the sauce. I especially liked the way the cocoa nibs added a touch of smokiness to the dish. I will definitely be making this
Hafeezaliv Hafeezaliv
hafeezaliv-hafeezaliv46@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit more work than I usually like to put into a weeknight meal, but it was definitely worth it. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with the w
Jeremiah Martinez
jeremiahmartinez@hotmail.comI was skeptical about using cocoa nibs in a pork dish, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they worked together. The cocoa nibs added a subtle sweetness and depth of flavor that really complemented the pork. The pork itself was cooked perfectl
Muskan Ansari
m-ansari43@gmail.comThis Mayan Cocoa Nib Spiced Pork Tenderloin was an absolute delight! The pork was incredibly tender and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. The cocoa nibs added a unique and delicious touch, and the sauce was rich and decadent. I served it w