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RECIPES:
MAIN DISHES- PORK:
Pork Tenderloin with Mole
Rapido
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Pork
Tenderloin with Mole Rapido |
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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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1 |
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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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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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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Modified from The Southwestern
Grill |
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