Pork Grilled Tenderloin with Red Pepper Relish

Posted by: scooby 08-01-99 11:05 AM

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Red Pepper Relish

1 small garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small pork tenderloin (about 10 ounces)
2 roasted red peppers
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 shallot, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon small capers
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons minced Italian parsley


In cup, combine garlic, oregano, ground cumin, salt and pepper to taste and 1 tbl. olive oil.

Smear spice mixture onto pork tenderloin. Place pork on plate and refrigerate 1 hour.

Meanwhile, heat coals. Grill tenderloins until thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes. Remove from grill. Let meat rest 5 minutes, then slice 1/3 inch thick.

While pork is resting, prepare relish. Seed and finely chop roasted red peppers. Combine in bowl with shallot, cumin seeds, capers, lemon juice, 1/2 tbl.oil, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.

To serve, arrange pork slices on platter and serve relish on side.

Makes 2 servings.

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