Oaxacan Chile-Grilled Pork & Corn

Smoky chile-garlic pork, flame-charred summer vegetables, and creamy ancho-lime corn make this colorful grill dinner especially satisfying.

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin
    1 pound $2.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $0.75
  • Zucchini
    8 ounces $1.79
  • Fresh Roma Tomato
    8 ounces $1.49
  • Jumbo Red Onions
    4 ounces $1.19
  • Fresh Organic Lime
    1 lime, about 2 tablespoons juice $1.29
  • Organic Cilantro
    1/4 cup chopped $1.69
  • Garlic
    1 clove $0.79
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Ancho chile powder
    2 1/4 teaspoons
  • Ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried Mexican oregano
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Honey
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    2 1/2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Mayonnaise
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Shuck 2 ears corn; slice 8 ounces zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch planks; halve 8 ounces Roma tomatoes; cut 4 ounces red onion through the root into thick wedges with the root end intact; mince 1 garlic clove; juice 1 lime to obtain 2 tablespoons juice; and chop 1/4 cup cilantro.
  2. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat 1 pound pork tenderloin with the mixture and let stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Coat 2 ears corn, 8 ounces zucchini, 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, and 4 ounces red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt.
  4. Grill the coated 1-pound pork tenderloin for 16–20 minutes, turning every 4–5 minutes, until its thickest part reaches 145°F. Alongside it, grill 2 ears corn for 10–12 minutes, 8 ounces zucchini and 4 ounces red onion for 6–8 minutes, and 8 ounces Roma tomatoes for 4–6 minutes, turning everything for even charring.
  5. Transfer the grilled 1-pound pork tenderloin to a board and rest for 5 minutes. Chop the grilled 8 ounces zucchini, 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, and 4 ounces red onion; toss them with 1 tablespoon lime juice and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
  6. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over the 2 grilled corn ears, then finish them with 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder.
  7. Slice the rested 1-pound pork tenderloin and divide it between 2 plates; spoon over the tomato-zucchini salsa and serve with 1 dressed corn ear per plate.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $9–$11 using pantry staples

Health notes: About 600 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein and a generous portion of fiber-rich vegetables.

Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Riesling balances the smoky chile rub and sweet grilled corn.