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Terrific summer recipe...
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2½ lbs |
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pork
tenderloins |
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1 Tbs |
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chili powder |
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2 tsp |
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ground cumin |
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2 tsp |
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light brown
sugar |
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2 tsp |
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garlic
powder |
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kosher salt
and freshly ground black pepper |
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½ cup |
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honey |
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¼ cup |
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apple cider
vinegar |
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3 Tbs |
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tomato paste |
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1 canned |
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chipotle
chile in adobo sauce (1 chile), minced, plus 2
Tbs. adobo sauce |
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1 tsp |
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dijon
mustard |
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1 |
Trim pork of any
silverskin and excess fat, and cut each tenderloin on
the diagonal into four pieces about 2 inches thick. Turn
the pieces so that they're lying on a cut side, and
using a meat mallet, a small heavy skillet, or the heel
of your hand, lightly pound the steaks so they're about
½-inch thick. |
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In a small bowl, mix
chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, garlic powder, 2 tsp.
salt, and 1 tsp. black pepper. Rub this spice mixture
all over the pork and let it sit for at least 15 minutes
at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. |
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Heat a gas grill to
medium-high or prepare a medium charcoal fire. When the
grill is ready, cook the pork, covered, until it forms
nice grill marks, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue
cooking until just firm to the touch but still a little
pink in the center (an instant read thermometer inserted
into the center of each steak should register 140°F), 3
to 4 more minutes. |
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Transfer the pork to
a large serving platter and let it rest, tented with
aluminum foil. Meanwhile, stir together the honey,
vinegar, tomato paste, chipotle and adobo sauce, and
mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon
the sauce over the pork. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Canned chipotle chiles in
adobo sauce can usually be found in your supermarket's Latin
food's aisle. |
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**These steaks are delicious
with roasted sweet potato wedges seasoned with salt, pepper, and
a little chili powder. |
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Recipe Source |
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Cooking |
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