MAYAN COCOA NIB SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN
Provided by Next Iron Chef All Star: Elizabeth Falkner
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Preheat a pellet grill smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions to 225 degrees F.
- Grind up the cocoa nibs, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and cloves in a blender until evenly ground. Mix this spice mixture with the salt, brown sugar, chile powder, onion powder, cinnamon, allspice and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Rub about 3/4 cup of the spice mix on the pork tenderloins. Smoke the pork until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, about 1 hour. Let rest about 5 minutes before slicing.
- For the finishing sauce: Add the vinegar, rum, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic, chile and orange zest and juice to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then puree until smooth. Keep warm until ready to serve.
- For the cocoa nibby grits: To a large saucepan add the chicken stock, olive oil and 2 cups water and bring to a simmer. Add the grits and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the butter, cream, bittersweet chocolate and 1/4 cup cocoa nib spice mixture until fully combined. (Keep any remaining spice mixture in a container with a tight-fitting lid in a cool, dry place.)
- For serving: Pour the grits into a very large serving bowl. Top with the sliced pork, Cotija, finishing sauce, cilantro sprigs and a squeeze of lime.
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Farjana popy
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as flavorful as I thought it would.
Heather Bell
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe but I think it needs some tweaking to get it perfect.
Hawah
[email protected]The pork was a little dry for my taste. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Sirful Gazi
[email protected]I found that the cocoa nibs added a bit of bitterness to the dish. Next time, I'll try using less of them.
Haksha Haksha
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this again. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or even a weeknight dinner.
M Arif mehmood
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family and friends. Everyone raved about the flavor and how moist the pork was.
Md Mr
[email protected]The sauce was delicious! I served it over rice and it was the perfect complement to the pork.
Ramona Dawson
[email protected]I loved the use of cocoa nibs in this recipe. They added a subtle chocolatey flavor to the pork.
adedapo aliyah
[email protected]The pork was cooked to perfection. It was juicy and tender, and the spices really infused the meat with flavor.
miles miles
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. Even though it has a long list of ingredients, the steps are simple and straightforward.
Zachary Owen
[email protected]This Mayan Cocoa Nib Spiced Pork Tenderloin is a truly unique and flavorful dish. The combination of spices, including cocoa nibs, cumin, and cinnamon, gives the pork a rich and complex flavor.