Grilled Tenderloin of Pork with Papaya Salsa
Pork:
2 1/2 tsps. chipotle powder
1 tbsp. paprika
1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
3/4 cup lime juice
1 1/2 tsps. grated orange rind
1 1/2 tsps. olive oil
1 3 lb. pork tenderloin
2 oven-roasted garlic cloves, sliced
Papaya salsa, recipe follows
Mix chipotle powder, paprika, cilantro, thyme, lime juice, orange rind and oil in blender or food processor.
Stud pork with garlic; coat with rub. Grill till internal temperature of 160 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes.
Slice on diagonal and serve with salsa.
Papaya salsa:
1 1/2 cups jalapeno pepper jelly
3 ripe papaya, diced
6 tbsps. cilantro, mint, chopped
6 tbsps. mint, chopped
3/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
3 tbsps. yellow pepper, finely diced
3 tbsps. red pepper, finely diced
3 tbsps. lime juice
3 tbsps. lime zest
Heat jelly until melted. Off heat, mix in remaining ingredients. Let stand 1 hour.
Makes 12 servings pork, and 3 cups salsa.