Chipotle marinated pork tenderloin with black bean salsa
Instructions:
Make the chile-lime marinade the day before, and let the pork marinate overnight before cooking. for the pork 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce 3 garlic cloves 1 /2 cup coarsely chopped white onion 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
SERVES 4
- for the salsa
- 1 can (19 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 / 4 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1 / 4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
- 1 / 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Make the pork marinade: Process chile, garlic, onion, lime juice, vinegar, and oregano in a blender until smooth. Rub marinade all over the pork. Transfer pork to a dish, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350ï€ F. Heat a grill pan over high heat. Grill pork until seared on all sides, about 2 minutesper side.Transferpantotheoven; cookuntil an instant read thermometer inserted into center of meat registers 145ï€ F,20to25 minutes.Letporkstand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, make the salsa: Stir together the black beans, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, chile, and cumin in a small bowl. Serve with the pork.