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Chile Pork Tenderloin with Charred Corn Salad





Yields
Serves 4




Total Time
30 mins

This recipe uses the same fragrant spice mix for the corn and the pork, a shortcut that amplifies the flavors of both. Round out the meal with a green salad.

 

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “From No-Cook Dinners to Summer Fruit Desserts, Here’s What to Cook in July.”

Chile Pork Tenderloin with Charred Corn Salad




Annabelle Breakey
 1 1/2 tablespoons ancho or regular chile powder
 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  About 1 tsp. kosher salt
 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb.)
 3 ears yellow corn, shucked
  About 3 tbsp. olive oil
 1 red onion, thickly sliced crosswise
 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
  Pepper
Step 1
1

Heat a grill to medium-high (400° to 500°). Mix ancho chile powder, brown sugar, and salt together. Rub pork tenderloin and corn with oil, then sprinkle with ancho mixture. (If you do this the night before, you'll be that much ahead--and the flavor will be deeper.)

Step 2
2

Oil grill with a wad of oiled paper towels. Grill tenderloin, corn, and onion slices, turning occasionally, until corn is blackened in spots and onion is softened, about 8 minutes. Transfer corn and onion to a cutting board and let cool briefly.

Step 3
3

Move pork to a cooler spot if on a charcoal grill, or lower heat to medium-low on a gas grill. Cover grill and cook until done the way you like it, about 8 minutes for medium (about 155° on an instant-read thermometer). Transfer tenderloin to a cutting board and let rest briefly.

Step 4
4

Meanwhile, cut corn kernels from cob into a bowl. Roughly chop onion and add with tomatoes to corn. Stir in lime juice, parsley, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5
5

Slice tenderloin, divide among 4 plates, and drizzle with any juices. Top with corn relish.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories319
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g18%

Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 497mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 23g9%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Protein 28g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.