Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Mango Relish

Makes: 8 servings Prep 20 mins Marinate 1 hr Grill 24 mins Stand 5 mins

Ingredients

MARINADE

1/4 cup bottled jerk seasoning*

1/2 cup minced green bell pepper

1/2 cup minced red bell pepper

1/4 cup minced onion

2 tablespoons minced green onion

3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

3 packages (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lbs. each) pork tenderloins or 6 to 12 pork chops, 3/4-inch thick

MANGO RELISH

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon cider vinegar

2 medium mangos, diced (2 cups)

2 oranges, peeled, sectioned and diced

1/2 red bell pepper, minced (1/2 cup)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

Directions

Make Marinade::

1. Combine all marinade ingredients in large shallow dish.

2. Add pork to marinade, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

3. Thirty minutes before grilling, remove pork from refrigerator. Heat grill or broiler. Grill over medium** heat 12 to 15 minutes per side for tenderloin or 9 to 10 minutes per side for chops or until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 160 degrees F. (Or broil 3 inches from heat source 10 to 12 minutes per side for tenderloin or 8 to 10 minutes per side for chops or until meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part reaches 160 degrees F.)

Make Mango Relish::

4. Combine honey and vinegar in medium bowl. Add mangos, oranges, the half red pepper and the parsley, tossing to coat.

5. Let tenderloins stand 5 minutes, then slice thin diagonally. Arrange pork on serving platter. Top with Mango Relish. Makes 8 servings.

Note

Look for jerk seasoning in larger supermarkets.

Note

To test for medium heat, you should be able to hold your hand over the coals at the height of the food for 4 seconds before you have to pull away.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 8
cal.(kcal)365,
Fat, total(g)10,
chol.(mg)153,
sat. fat(g)3,
carb.(g)17,
pro.(g)50,
sodium(mg)424,
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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