Coffee Rubbed Grilled Pork Tenderloin Tacos With Pineapple Cucumber Salsa Recipes

COFFEE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
• Combine the coffee, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, cumin and paprika in a small bowl and mix well. Drizzle the pork tenderloin with 2 tablespoons olive oil and evenly sprinkle the rub all over, patting to adhere. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Toss the green beans in a large bowl with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well coated.
• Put the pork in the center of a large cast-iron skillet or heavy ovenproof skillet and scatter the green beans around it. (The pork should be directly on the pan, not on top of the green beans.) Broil for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the pork and tossing the green beans halfway through cooking. When ready, an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the pork should register 145 degrees F and the green beans should be tender and lightly charred.
• Allow the pork to rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain. Serve with the green beans.

GRILLED PORK TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Put the chiles on a microwave-safe plate and microwave until fragrant and pliable, about 10 seconds (or toast in a small dry skillet over medium heat). Remove the stems, then tear the chiles and transfer to a blender. Add the vegetable oil, 1 pineapple slice, the orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Puree until smooth.
• Trim the pork, then halve crosswise and lengthwise to create 4 pieces. Put in a shallow dish, add the chile puree and turn to coat; let marinate, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the onion in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water; transfer to a bowl. Stir in the lime juice and a big pinch each of salt and pepper; set aside.
• Remove the pork from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Oil the grill grates, then transfer the pork and remaining 2 pineapple slices to the grill. Cover the grill and cook, turning the pineapple and pork occasionally, until the pineapple is well marked, about 4 minutes, and the pork is just cooked through and lightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Chop the pineapple and add to the onion mixture along with the chopped cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Slice the pork and the avocado. Warm the tortillas as the label directs. Fill with the pork, pineapple mixture, avocado and cilantro leaves.

PINEAPPLE-CUCUMBER SALSA

Steps:

• Combine the pineapple, cucumber, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the salsa with tortilla chips.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a shallow roasting pan with aluminum foil.
• Place pork in roasting pan. Combine 3 tablespoons brown sugar, mustard, and ginger in bowl; spread over pork.
• Bake in preheated oven until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
• Combine pineapple, peppers, green onions, cilantro, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl. Serve with pork.