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Chipotle Pork Loin With Blueberry–Kiwi Salsa

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Photo by Ellen Silverman

Tart kiwi and sweet blueberries make a unique salsa to dress your basic pork loin. This is a leaner cut of pork, so be sure not to overcook it; you can test the meat by slicing it with a paring knife or using an instant-read thermometer, which should register 145ºF.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

2 kiwis, peeled and diced
1 pint blueberries, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika or chipotle chile powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
One (2-pound) center-cut pork loin
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, plus more for the grill

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    To grill the pork loin, preheat a grill over high heat, or to roast, preheat the oven to 400ºF.

    Step 2

    Combine the kiwis, blueberries, cilantro onion, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and toss well. Set the salsa aside.

    Step 3

    Place the paprika or chipotle chile powder on a plate along with the turmeric, cumin, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Roll the pork loin in the spice mixture to coat. Drizzle the pork with the oil.

  2. To grill:

    Step 4

    Grease the grill with grapeseed oil. Adjust the grill flame setting to medium to medium-low.

    Step 5

    Place the loin on the grill and cook, turning often, until no longer translucent inside and cooked through, or until it registers 145ºF on an instant-read thermometer, 20–25 minutes. Let the loin rest for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve with the salsa.

  3. To roast:

    Step 6

    Place the pork in a 7-by-11–inch baking dish and roast on the lower rack, uncovered, for 35–40 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink in the center, and it registers 145ºF on an instant-read thermometer. Let the loin rest for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve with the salsa.

Nutrition Per Serving

277 Calories
34g Protein
20g Carbohydrates
6g Fat (1g Saturated)
104mg Cholesterol
14g Sugars
3g Fiber
382mg Sodium
Selenium = 102%
Thiamine = 76%
Protein = 61%
Vitamin C = 55%
Zinc = 38%
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From Eat Complete © 2016 by Drew Ramsey, MD. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon. Reprinted with permission from HarperCollins.

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