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Jalapeno
Grilled Pork
5 to 6 jalapeno peppers, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 plum tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 cup of lime juice
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/4 teaspoon of salt, divided
one 3 pound boneless pork loin roast
1/4 cup of butter or margarine
Seed and chop 3 peppers. Stir together chopped pepper, next
4 ingredients, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Butterfly roast by
making a lengthwise cut down center of 1 flat side, cutting
to within 1/2-inch of bottom. From bottom of cut, slice
horizontally to 1/2-inch from left side; repeat procedure to
right side. Open roast, and place between 2 sheets of
heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness using
a meat mallet or rolling pin. Spread pepper mixture over
roast. Roll up, and tie at 1-inch intervals with string.
Place, seam side down, in a lightly greased 11 x 7 inch
baking dish; cover and chill 8 hours.
Seed and chop remaining 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers. Stir
together peppers, butter, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
Grill pork, covered with grill lid, over medium-high (350°
to 400°) 40 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted
into thickest portion registers 160°, turning and basting
often with butter mixture. Slice and serve with gourmet
greens. |
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