Sweet and Hot Habanero Pork
- 3 habanero or Scotch Bonnet chiles2 thinly sliced, 1 minced
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Two 8- to 10-ounce pork tenderloins
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Riesling Kabinett or other German-style dry fruity white wine
- 2 tablespoons Sauternes or other sweet wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- In a small bowl, combine the minced habanero with the garlic, ginger and 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
- Rub the mixture all over the pork, cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- Scrape the chile rub from the pork and season the meat with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add the tenderloins, cover and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through, about 16 minutes.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add the shallots and sliced habaneros to the skillet, cover and cook over low heat until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- Uncover and raise the heat to high.
- Add the Riesling and simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add the Sauternes and remove from the heat.
- Swirl in the butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Carve the pork into thick slices and arrange on plates.
- Spoon the habanero sauce on top and serve.
scotch, garlic, ginger, olive oil, pork, salt, shallots, riesling kabinett, sweet wine, unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/sweet-and-hot-habanero-pork (may not work)