Almond Crusted Pork with Mango Relish
Ingredients
- 2 large, ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and diced
- ¼ cup minced red onion
- ¼ cup minced red bell pepper
- 1 tsp chopped fresh mint
- 3/4 cup chopped, toasted almonds, divided
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the relish, stir together mangos, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, mint and salt and pepper in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To prepare pork on grill, finely chop 1/2 cup almonds and stir in brown sugar and seasonings.
- Brush pork with oil then season with salt and pepper; roll in almond mixture, pressing into the surface. Transfer to a piece of heavy-duty foil and press any remaining nuts onto the top.
- Grill over medium heat, turning occasionally to brown each side, for 35 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160°F on a meat thermometer. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
- To prepare pork in oven, adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. For the pork, finely chop 1/2 cup almonds. Stir in brown sugar, cumin, coriander and cinnamon, transfer almond mixture to baking sheet. Brush pork with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil then season with salt and pepper; roll in almond mixture, pressing into the surface. Lightly spray pork with olive oil spray. Cook pork on foil-lined baking sheet until exterior is golden brown and meat reaches 160 degrees, 35 to 40 minutes, turning pork halfway through cooking. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
- To assemble, top sliced pork with mango relish and toasted almonds. Serving tips: Place pork on bed of arugula lightly dressed with olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble, top sliced pork with mango relish and toasted almonds. Serving tips: Place pork on bed of arugula lightly dressed with olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
Categories: Lunch & Dinner
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