CHIPOTLE PORK LOIN WITH BLUEBERRY-KIWI SALSA

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Chipotle Pork Loin with Blueberry-Kiwi Salsa image

Tart kiwi and sweet blueberries make a unique salsa to dress your basic pork loin. This is a leaner cut of pork, so be sure not to overcook it; you can test the meat by slicing it with a paring knife or using an instant-read thermometer, which should register 145ºF.

Categories     HarperCollins     Pork     Roast     Grill     Kiwi     Blueberry     Cilantro     Summer     Dinner     Spring     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 kiwis, peeled and diced
1 pint blueberries, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika or chipotle chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One (2-pound) center-cut pork loin
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, plus more for the grill

Steps:

  • To grill the pork loin, preheat a grill over high heat, or to roast, preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Combine the kiwis, blueberries, cilantro onion, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and toss well. Set the salsa aside.
  • Place the paprika or chipotle chile powder on a plate along with the turmeric, cumin, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Roll the pork loin in the spice mixture to coat. Drizzle the pork with the oil.
  • To grill:
  • Grease the grill with grapeseed oil. Adjust the grill flame setting to medium to medium-low.
  • Place the loin on the grill and cook, turning often, until no longer translucent inside and cooked through, or until it registers 145ºF on an instant-read thermometer, 20-25 minutes. Let the loin rest for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve with the salsa.
  • To roast:
  • Place the pork in a 7-by-11-inch baking dish and roast on the lower rack, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, and it registers 145ºF on an instant-read thermometer. Let the loin rest for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve with the salsa.

Yasin Khan
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This was a great recipe! The pork loin was very flavorful and the salsa was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Samir Baloch
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The pork loin is always tender and juicy, and the salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Lisa Babygirl
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork loin. The salsa is also a great way to use up leftover fruit.


Randy Burns
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the salsa was a hit with everyone.


Aminu abdullahi Abdulkarim
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This was a great recipe! The pork loin was very flavorful and the salsa was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Caydon Ivey
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ntenwa paul
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This was a great recipe! The pork loin was very flavorful and the salsa was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Robert Ross
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The pork loin is always tender and juicy, and the salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Nikkia Hubert
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork loin. The salsa is also a great way to use up leftover fruit.


arafat abir
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the salsa was a hit with everyone.


Sehrish Saba
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This was a great recipe! The pork loin was very flavorful and the salsa was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rupom das
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Manny Rogers
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This was a great recipe! The pork loin was very flavorful and the salsa was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Christopher Lovelace
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! The pork loin was cooked perfectly and the salsa was a hit with everyone.


Achebe Ogugejiofr
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork loin. The salsa is also a great way to use up leftover fruit.


NiSaR MeNgAl
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The pork loin is always tender and juicy, and the salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Derek Sunny
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This was a great recipe! The pork loin was very flavorful and the salsa was the perfect topping. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Pikku Ramchandani
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the salsa was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Farhan Shahria
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This dish was amazing! The pork loin was so tender and juicy, and the blueberry-kiwi salsa was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.