Pork Tenderloin Rodriguez W/Guava Glaze & Orange Habaneros
- 1 cup guava jelly (available at Latin and Caribbean markets & large supermarkets) or 1 cup apricot jam
- 14 cup Dijon mustard
- 14 cup orange juice (preferably fresh)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons mild vegetable oil, such as canola
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 cups orange juice (preferably fresh)
- 12 cup fresh lime juice (not the bottled kind)
- 12 habanero pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (1 1/2 lb) pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons mild vegetable oil, such as canola
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- MAKE THE GLAZE:.
- Whisk the ingredients together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (The glaze can be made a few days in advance, covered, and kept refrigerated.
- Bring to room temperature before using.
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- MAKE THE MOJO:.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes; do not brown.
- Add the orange juice, lime juice, and habanero and bring to a boil.
- Cook until reduced by half.
- Whisk in the cilantro and cumin and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (The mojo can be made a few hours in advance and set aside at room temperature.
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- MAKE THE PORK:.
- Heat your grill to high.
- Set aside a few tablespoons of glaze for brushing the cooked pork.
- Brush the pork with the oil and sprinkle with salt and peppers.
- Grill, brushing often with the glaze, until just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Remove the pork from the grill, brush with the reserved glaze, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with mojo and serve immediately.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pork-tenderloin-rodriguez-w-guava-glaze-orange-habaneros-247798 (may not work)