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These can also be served
up as tacos...
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MOLE
RAPIDO: |
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4 whole |
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Italian plum
tomatoes (¾ lb.) |
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1½ cups |
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reduced-sodium canned chicken broth |
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8¼ ounce |
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jar prepared
mole |
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1 Tbs |
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packed dark
brown sugar |
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1 Tbs |
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smooth
peanut butter |
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½ tsp |
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Salt
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PORK: |
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2 tsp |
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chipotle
chile powder |
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2 tsp |
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brown sugar |
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salt to
taste |
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1½ lbs |
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pork
tenderloins, trimmed of fat |
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freshly
ground black pepper to taste |
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4 tsp |
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toasted
sesame seeds |
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Prepare Mole Rapido:
Preheat broiler and place rack about 6 inches from heat.
In a shallow metal pan, broil the tomatoes, turning them
once, until the peels are charred and the tomatoes are
soft, about 14 minutes total. Cool. |
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In a food processor,
combine tomatoes, broth, mole, sugar, peanut butter, and
salt. Process, stopping to scrape down sides, until
ingredients are incorporated and smooth. |
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3 |
Transfer to small
saucepan and set over low heat. Bring just to a simmer,
stirring often. Reduce heat and set aside until ready to
use (or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month). |
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4 |
Preheat grill to
medium-high. |
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In a small bowl, mix
chipotle powder, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle
mixture evenly over the pork tenderloins, using it all
and patting it firmly into the meat. |
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When grill is ready,
lightly oil the rack. Lay tenderloins on rack, cover and
grill, turning every 4 to 5 minutes, until meat is well
marked by the grill and done to your liking, about 18
minutes total for juicy, slightly pink pork. An instant
read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat
should read 140° to 150°F. Transfer meat to a cutting
board and let it rest for a few minutes. |
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Bring mole sauce
back to a simmer. Carve tenderloins across the grain and
at a slight angle to the cutting board into thin slices.
Season with salt and pepper. |
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To serve, arrange
slices on plates. Drizzle generously with suace,
sprinkle the sesame seeds over all, and serve
immediately. |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Look for mole and chipotle
chile powder in the Latin aisle of your market, or in Latin
markets. |
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*To toast sesame seeds,
place them in a dry fry pan over medium heat. Stir often until
toasted. |
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Recipe Source |
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from The Southwestern Grill |
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