Jerk Pork Tenderloin

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Servings: 6

Coffee beans soften the heat of the chile and bring out the other flavors in this paste-like marinade. You can also use the paste on chicken, as they do at Maroons, where this dish is served. Begin marinating the meat the day before.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon espresso coffee beans

1 1/4 teaspoons whole allspice

3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

3 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon chopped seeded habanero chile

2 1/2 pounds pork tenderloins

Directions:

1. Stir first 5 ingredients in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Finely grind spice mixture in spice grinder; transfer to processor. Add all remaining ingredients except pork; blend until wet paste forms. Place pork in large glass baking dish and coat with paste. Cover; chill overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Transfer pork coated with paste mixture to rimmed baking sheet. Roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 150°F for medium, about 35 minutes. Slice pork and serve.

By RecipeOfHealth.com