Pork Tenderloin with Morita Chili Pepper Salsa

Name: Pork Tenderloin with Morita Chili Pepper Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 morita chili peppers; 3 garlic cloves; 2 cups of water; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons powdered seasoning; Sea salt if necessary; 3 lbs pork tenderloin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 slices of pineapple, cut into triangles and grilled; 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds; Fresh cilantro

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Prep 15 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 6

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I love the holiday season; it’s the perfect time to open up your family recipe book and cook up some festive Christmas dishes. One of my favorite recipes is pork tenderloin with morita chili pepper salsa. It’s an ideal choice for entertaining your family and friends with a special dish using seasonal ingredients.

by Adriana Martin

Updated Sep 28, 2015

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Ingredients

For the sauce:

8 morita chili peppers
3 garlic cloves
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons powdered seasoning
Sea salt if necessary

For the meat:

3 lbs pork tenderloin
1 tablespoon olive oil

To serve:

6 slices of pineapple, cut into triangles and grilled
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Fresh cilantro

Directions

1

I recommend starting with the sauce, since you need it to cook the pork.
2

Place the chilies, garlic, and two cups of water in a deep pot and cook for 15-30 minutes, until the chilies are soft.
3

Pour the mixture into a blender or food processor and add the black pepper, cumin, seasoning and sea salt (if you like). Blend until the sauce is thick.
4

Place the pork in a baking tray and cover in olive oil.
5

Bathe it in the morita chili sauce and broil at 420°F for 30 minutes, or until you reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
6

Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.
7

To serve, finely slice and serve with a side of grilled pineapple, pomegranate seeds and cilantro leaves.

Expert Tips

tip 1
This recipe also goes well with pork ribs or chicken. If you can’t find morita chili peppers, you can use guajillo peppers.

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I love the holiday season; it’s the perfect time to open up your family recipe book and cook up some festive Christmas dishes. One of my favorite recipes is pork tenderloin with morita chili pepper salsa. It’s an ideal choice for entertaining your family and friends with a special dish using seasonal ingredients.