Chili-Lime Pork with Grilled Corn Salsa
Chili-lime pork and smoky grilled corn become a bright, practical Mexican dinner featuring peak-summer Washington produce.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless1 lb $1.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.75
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Zucchini8 oz $1.29
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/2 small onion $3.99
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Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1 pepper $1.99
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Fresh Organic Limes1 lime $1.29
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Organic Cilantro1/4 bunch $1.69
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Garlic1 clove $0.79
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Olive oil1 tablespoon
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Chili powder1 teaspoon
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Ground cumin1/2 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, divided
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high. Shuck the corn; halve the zucchini lengthwise; cut the onion into thick wedges; mince the garlic; chop the cilantro; and halve the lime.
- Cut the pork loin crosswise into 2 equal thick steaks and pat dry. Rub with 2 teaspoons olive oil, the garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper; let stand for 10 minutes.
- Finely chop the jalapeño, removing its seeds for milder heat. Mix it with the cilantro, juice from half the lime, the remaining teaspoon of oil, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Grill the corn, zucchini, and onion for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred; transfer them to a cutting board.
- Grill the pork for 4–6 minutes per side, or until its thickest part reaches 145°F. Transfer to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.
- Cut the kernels from the corn, chop the zucchini and onion, and toss them with the jalapeño-lime mixture. Taste and add more lime juice if desired.
- Slice the pork across the grain and plate it beside the warm grilled-corn salsa, spooning any resting juices over the meat.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $8–$11 for 2 servings
Health notes: Approximately 570 calories per serving, with about 55 grams of protein, 30 grams of carbohydrates, and 22 grams of fat.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or cold Mexican lager balances the smoky pork, sweet corn, and jalapeño heat.