Pork Tenderloin Cancun with Chorizo Potatoes and Tomato Fruit Salsa Source: National Pork Board
1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin 1/2 cup light coconut milk 2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, pureed (or juice from 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits) 4 tablespoons minced cilantro 1 tablespoon soy sauce 4 small (or 2 large) russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 ounces chorizo, loose or in casing
Place pork in half-gallon self-sealing bag; add coconut milk, chiles, pureed pineapple (or juice) and cilantro; seal bag and toss to blend well. Refrigerate 2-4 hours. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray large shallow roasting pan with cooking spray, dry potato cubes well with paper toweling and toss with olive oil; spread potatoes in pan, crumble chorizo evenly over potatoes. Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade, and pat dry with paper toweling. Keeping potatoes and chorizo in a single layer, place pork in center of roasting pan. Roast pork and potatoes for 30 minutes, stirring potatoes occasionally for even browning. Brush pork with soy sauce during final 5 minutes of roasting. Slice pork tenderloin, top with Tomato Fruit Salsa (Condiment catergory), serve potatoes alongside. Garnish with cilantro sprigs if desired. Nutrition Facts Calories 390 calories, Protein 31 grams, Fat 12 grams Saturated Fat 4 grams, Sodium 238 milligrams Cholesterol 85 milligrams, Carbohydrates 40 grams
Tomato Fruit Salsa Source: National Pork Board
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple, or one 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits, drained well (reserve juice for marinade) 1 large tomato, diced 1 tomatillo, diced 1 navel orange, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/4 cup minced cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile in adobo sauce
In medium bowl stir together all ingredients; cover and set aside. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
Nutrition Facts Calories 60 calories, Protein 1 grams, Fat 0 grams Saturated Fat 0 grams, Sodium 170 milligrams Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Carbohydrates 14 grams
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