Gruyere Rolls With Pecan Chile Salsa Food

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN AND APRICOT-SERRANO SALSA

Steps:

• For the pork tenderloin: Mix the honey, balsamic vinegar, ancho chile and garlic together in a large resealable plastic bag. Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper. Place the tenderloin in the bag and squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing. Place the bag in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
• For the apricot-serrano salsa: In a bowl, combine the apricot, cilantro, lime juice, serrano and onion. Season the salsa with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• The key to grilling a pork tenderloin evenly is to roll it to each of its 4 sides while cooking. Grill the tenderloin on the first side for about 5 minutes (times vary per grill, so be careful not to over-char). Roll the tenderloin onto the next side and grill for another 5 minutes. Repeat on all 4 sides, 5 minutes per side, until an instant-read thermometer registers around 150 degrees F. Allow the tenderloin to rest on a platter for about 10 minutes before you slice it, to allow the juices to redistribute. Serve with the apricot-serrano salsa and enjoy!

PICKLED PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, oregano, sugar, jalapeno, red onion and pineapple in a medium mixing bowl. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 30 minutes before serving.

CHILE LIME POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat the oil and salt in a 4-quart pan (with lid) on medium-high heat. Add the popcorn, cover and reduce the heat when it starts to pop. Shake occasionally during popping, and remove from the heat when almost all of the kernels are popped.
• Season with the chile lime powder, stir in the Chile Lime Pumpkin Seeds and serve.
• Toss the pumpkin seeds with the chile lime powder and olive oil, making sure every single seed is coated.
• Heat a small saute pan on medium-high heat. Toast the pumpkin seeds until crispy, making sure not to burn them, about 3 minutes. Cool and serve. Yield: 1 cup

ROASTED TOMATILLO AND APPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the tomatillos, apples, garlic, jalapenos and onion on a baking sheet; toss with the olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast until the tomatillos are softened and slightly charred, about 20 minutes. Peel the garlic. Let the roasted vegetable mixture cool to room temperature.
• Puree the roasted vegetable mixture and cilantro in a blender until smooth. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt and pepper.

WATERMELON, MINT AND JALAPENO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil and lime juice in a bowl. Add the watermelon, mint and jalapenos and toss with the lime juice and olive oil mixture. Season with salt and eat with your favorite chips.

EASY CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatillos,
• onion, garlic, and chiles. Cook for about 7 minutes until the tomatillo skins are browned.
• Carefully peel the garlic cloves and transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the cilantro and 1 cup of water. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the salsa into a serving bowl and serve.