Recipe: Almond-crusted pork with mango relish

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May 12, 2011 at 11:02 am  | Mobile Reader | Print 

Family Features

Ingredients:
Mango Relish:
2 large, ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and diced
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Almond Crusted Pork:
3/4 cup chopped, toasted almonds, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 pounds pork tenderloin
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions:
For relish, stir together mangos, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, mint, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate. To prepare pork: Chop almonds and stir in brown sugar and seasonings. Brush pork with oil then season with salt and pepper; roll in almonds. Transfer to a piece of heavy-duty foil and press any remaining nuts onto the top. Grill over medium heat for 35 to 40 minutes.
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Yield: 6 servings

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