Posted on 02. Jan, 2012 by maureen
in ancho chile powder, carrot, cumin, garlic, honey, jalapeno, oregano, pork, smoked paprika
Carrots:
- 2 lbs baby carrots, peeled, trimmed, leaving 1/2 inch of green tops attached
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 small jalapeño (preferably red), seeded, coarsely chopped
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp ancho chile powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp coarse kosher salt
Pork:
- 2 1-to-1.25lb pork tenderloins
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ancho chile powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp coarse kosher salt
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Carrots:
- Arrange carrots on large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk 2 tablespoons water and all remaining ingredients in small bowl; pour over carrots and toss to coat. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Toss to coat before continuing.
Pork:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast carrot mixture covered until just tender, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange pork tenderloins on another rimmed baking sheet. Stir oregano, cumin, chile powder, smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl; rub mixture all over tenderloins. Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add pork to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return to rimmed baking sheet.
- Remove foil from carrots. Nestle pork among carrots on baking sheet, arranging carrots in single layer around pork. Roast uncovered until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145°F, stirring carrots occasionally if beginning to caramelize, about 18 minutes. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer pork to work surface. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange carrots on platter. Top with pork slices, drizzling any pan juices over.
Posted on 17. Aug, 2010 by maureen
in cheddar, cheese, chile pepper, cinnamon, dinner, entrée, garlic, honey, oregano, pork, potato
Ingredients:
- 6 large fresh poblano chiles, stemmed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 12 ounces unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes or baby Dutch potatoes, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups coarsely grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano plus oregano leaves for garnish
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 5 teaspoons ancho chile powder, divided
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Italian double-concentrated tomato paste*
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- 6 1-inch-thick pork loin chops on bone, frenched
- Olive oil
Directions:
- Char chiles over gas flame or in broiler until blackened all over. Place chiles in bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap and let steam 15 minutes. Peel, leaving stem intact (do not tear flesh of chiles). Using small sharp knife, cut 1 long slit down side of each chile; carefully remove seeds. Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until slightly darkened and aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Set chiles and cumin aside.
- Line rimless baking sheet with foil. Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain. Transfer potatoes to medium bowl; cool. Add cheese, chopped oregano, and toasted cumin; stir to distribute evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Carefully fill chiles with potato mixture, about 1/3 to 1/2 cup filling for each. Working with 1 chile at a time, hold in palm and squeeze gently to compress lightly. Place stuffed chiles on prepared sheet.
- Combine broth, juice, 2 teaspoons chile powder, and next 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until slightly thickened and reduced to 2/3 cup, 8 to 9 minutes. DO AHEAD Chiles and sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill separately. Let chiles return to room temperature before continuing.
- Mix 3 teaspoons chile powder and 1 tablespoon coarse salt in small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over pork chops; let stand at room temperature up to 2 hours.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush pork with oil. Place pork chops on 1 side of grill. Transfer chiles on foil to opposite side of grill. Grill pork chops until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side; transfer to plate and let rest 10 minutes. Grill chiles until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
- Rewarm sauce. Place 1 pork chop and 1 chile on each plate. Drizzle sauce over, sprinkle with oregano leaves, and serve.
