Caribbean Jerk Pork with Corn
Smoky jerk-crusted pork, flame-charred sweet corn, and juicy nectarine salsa deliver a vibrant Caribbean summer feast straight from the grill.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin1 lb $2.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.75
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Fresh Yellow Nectarine1 medium $1.99
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Jumbo Red Onion2 tablespoons finely chopped $1.19
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Fresh Jalapeno Peppers1 tablespoon finely chopped $1.99
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Organic Cilantro2 tablespoons chopped $1.69
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Fresh Organic Lime1 lime, yielding about 2 tablespoons juice $1.29
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Ground allspice1 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Dried thyme1/2 teaspoon
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Garlic1 clove, finely grated
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Cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 1/2 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Combine 1 diced medium nectarine, 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; set the salsa aside.
- Pat 1 pound pork tenderloin dry. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 finely grated garlic clove, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, then rub the mixture evenly over the meat.
- Husk 2 ears corn and coat them with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Grill the seasoned 1-pound tenderloin for 12–16 minutes, turning every 3–4 minutes, until browned and 145°F at the center. During the final 8–10 minutes, grill the 2 prepared ears of corn, turning often until lightly charred.
- Transfer the grilled 1-pound tenderloin to a board and rest it for 5 minutes. Brush the 2 grilled ears of corn with 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- Slice the rested meat and divide it between two plates. Spoon half the nectarine salsa over each portion and add 1 grilled ear of corn to each plate.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $8–$10 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 560 calories per serving, with roughly 48 grams of protein, moderate carbohydrates, and plenty of fresh summer produce.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the jerk spices and complements the sweet nectarine and corn.