Grilled Romesco Style Pork |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Instead of being pounded together, as they traditionally are, the best parts of the classic Catalan sauce are left intact hereyielding the same comforting flavor with a terrific assortment of textures. Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin |
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for rubbing |
1 (5-ounce) package prewashed baby spinach or arugula |
1 (12-ounce) jar roasted peppers, drained, rinsed, and patted dry |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced |
1 teaspoon paprika |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne |
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar or sherry vinegar |
Directions:
1. Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat; see grilling procedure. .
2. Meanwhile, lightly rub pork with some olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Oil grill rack, then grill pork, covered, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted diagonally into center registers 150°F, 20 to 25 minutes total. Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand 10 minutes (temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees).
4. While pork stands, put greens and peppers on a platter.
5. Cook almonds and garlic in oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
6. Add paprika, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to oil in skillet and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Pour in vinegar and boil, swirling occasionally, 1 minute.
7. Drizzle hot dressing over greens and peppers and toss. Top with sliced pork and sprinkle with toasted almonds and garlic.
8. Cooks' note: Pork can be cooked in a hot oiled large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over medium heat or over a medium-hot charcoal fire.
9. Per serving: 445 calories, 27 g fat (4 g saturated), 109 mg cholesterol, 941 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 39 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Nutrition Data See Nutrition Data's analysis of this recipe ›
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