posted by Terrytx 02-13-103 7:05 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Maple-Chipotle Pork on Smoked Gouda Grits with Sweet Onion Applesauce
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pork
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon adobo sauce from can
2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins
salt and pepper to taste
Smoked Gouda Grits:
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/4 cups uncooked regular grits
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sweet Onion Applesauce:
1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Maple-Chipotle Pork: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together first 4 ingredients.
Place pork in greased jellyroll pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour half of chipotle mixture over pork; reserve remaining chipotle mixture.
Bake at 375 for 20 to 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 160 degrees, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Remove pork to a wire rack, and let stand 10 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Spoon Smoked Gouda Grits evenly onto 6 plates; top with pork slices, and drizzle with remaining chipotle mixture. Dollop Sweet Onion Applesauce around grits.
Smoked Gouda Grits: Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan' gradually whisk in grits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes, or until thickened. Add cheese and butter, stirring until melted.
Sweet Onion Applesauce: Saute onion in hot oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Sprinkle with sugar, and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Add apple and vinegar, and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes. Stir in applesauce and thyme leaves. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Source: Southern Living (2002 Cook-Off)-1/03
NOTES : Make the Sweet Onion Applesauce and smoked Gouda Grits a day ahead. Reheat grits in the microwave, adding chicken broth or water as needed.