Chipotle Pork Loin With Blueberry Kiwi Salsa Food

SPICY BLUEBERRY PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine the blueberry preserves, chipotle powder, orange zest and juice and 2 tablespoons of the mustard. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce the heat and to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries begin to burst and at a thick sauce consistency, about 10 to 15 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Rub the tenderloin with the remaining 1 tablespoon of the mustard and season on all sides with salt and pepper. Put the pork on a foil-lined sheet tray on a wire rack and broil approximately 5 to 6 inches from the heat source. Turn the meat about every 3 to 5 minutes, cooking until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F, about 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside on a cutting board and allow to rest about 5 minutes, tented with foil.
• Slice the pork and transfer it to a serving platter. Serve with the blueberry sauce.

CHIPOTLE GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN W/ STRAWBERRY-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• For the Tenderloin:.
• In a large ziplock bag combine chipotle chiles, lime juice, onion and garlic. Add pork, then seal and marinate in the refrigerator for two hours, turning bag occasionally.
• When ready to cook, preheat gas grill to high.
• Lightly coat the rack with cooking spray.
• Remove pork from bag and discard marinade. Sprinkle the pork evenly with salt.
• Place pork on on the rack and grill over indirect heat, turning occasionally for 20 minutes or until inside core temp of 150 degrees.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Slice crosswise.
• For the Salsa:.
• In a medium bowl, combine the strawberries, avocado, scallions, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
• Toss gently.
• Serve immediately with the sliced pork.

CHIPOTLE PORK LOIN WITH BLUEBERRY-KIWI SALSA

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.