Grilled Cilantro-Lime Pork Sirloin with Charred Corn & Cabbage Slaw
Your grill option: juicy pork sirloin with a punchy cilantro-lime finish, paired with charred sweet corn and a crunchy cabbage-pepper slaw. It leans springy and fresh for Washington in late April, and the colorful plate keeps everything lively and not too rich.
Ingredients
-
Kroger® Boneless Natural Fresh Pork Sirloins 2 Piece1 lb $2.49
-
Fresh Organic Limes - Each2 limes, zested and juiced $1.29
-
Organic Cilantro1 bunch, chopped $1.49
-
Kroger® Sweet Corn on the Cob2 ears $3.99
-
Green Cabbage1/2 lb, very thinly sliced $0.99
-
Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper1, very thinly sliced $1.67
-
Jumbo Red Onions1/4 lb, thinly sliced $0.99
-
Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1 small jalapeno, minced $1.99
-
Fresh Medium Ripe Avocado1, sliced $1.00
-
olive oil3 tablespoons
-
honey1 teaspoon
-
ground cumin1/2 teaspoon
-
kosher saltto taste
-
black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Pat dry 1 pound pork sirloins. Zest and juice 2 limes. Chop 1 bunch cilantro. Very thinly slice 1/2 pound green cabbage, 1 red bell pepper, and 1/4 pound red onion. Mince 1 small jalapeno. Husk 2 ears of corn.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, the zest of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the 1 pound pork sirloins and let them sit while you make the slaw.
- In a second bowl, toss the sliced 1/2 pound green cabbage, sliced red bell pepper, sliced red onion, minced jalapeno, the juice of 1 lime, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Let the slaw soften slightly but stay crisp.
- Lightly oil the grill grates. Grill the 2 ears of corn, turning every few minutes, until lightly charred in spots and just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Move the corn to a cooler part of the grill.
- Grill the 1 pound marinated pork sirloins for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until nicely marked and cooked through to 145°F. Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes.
- Cut the kernels from the 2 grilled corn cobs. Toss the warm kernels with a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lime, and a little more chopped cilantro if you like.
- Slice the rested pork sirloins across the grain. For plating, mound the cabbage-pepper slaw to one side of each plate, spoon the grilled corn beside it, and fan the sliced pork over the remaining space. Top with sliced avocado and a final sprinkle of cilantro so the plate looks bright and fresh.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-15
Health notes: Approx. 560 calories per serving. About 39g protein, 28g carbs, 28g fat, 5g fiber. High protein with a vegetable-forward side and moderate starch from the corn.
Drink pairing: This dish loves bright, energetic wines with enough fruit for char and enough acidity for lime and slaw. A dry Rosé is versatile and refreshing, while Riesling in a dry style plays especially well with pork, corn sweetness, and fresh herbs.