Jerk Marinated Tenderloin of Pork with
Avocado-Coconut Sauce and

Black Bean-Mango Salsa

Jerk Marinated Tenderloin of Pork

Ingredients:

• 3 fresh habanero chiles
• 6 scallions, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 pound shallots (3 medium), quartered
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• Pork Tenderloins (about 4-5 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

 Directions:

Discard stems, seeds, and ribs from chiles and coarsely chop (use gloves). Blend chiles with remaining ingredients except pork and olive oil in a food processor until a paste forms. Rub marinade on pork tenderloins. Marinate, covered and chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or nonstick pan. Sear pork until lightly brown on all sides. Place pork in preheated 350º F oven to finish cooking for 10-15 minutes or to an internal temperature of 160º F. Serve with Avocado-Coconut Sauce.

 Avocado-Coconut Sauce

Ingredients:

• ½ white onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 finely minced Serrano pepper
• ½ cup fresh cilantro
• 1 can of light-coconut milk
• 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
•  Salt

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-heat. Cook onion until brown and caramelized. Add cilantro, Serrano pepper, onion, and coconut milk to blender. Blend until ingredients are combined, and then add avocados.

In a saucepan, heat avocado-coconut mixture on medium heat. Stir until heated through, then add cumin, limejuice, and salt to taste. Serve with Jerk Marinated Pork.

Black Bean-Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans (15 oz), rinsed
• 1 cup canned pineapple or fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 fresh mango, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime

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