Cajun Grilled Pork with Corn Succotash

Cajun-spiced pork loin grills quickly alongside peak September Washington corn, zucchini, and sweet onion for a smoky weeknight supper.

  • Total time: 40 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $5
  • Calories per serving: 530 cal
  • Grill

Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless
    12 oz $2.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $0.33
  • Zucchini
    8 oz $1.79
  • Jumbo Sweet Onions
    4 oz $1.39
  • Green Onions
    2 green onions $1.19
  • Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    3 1/2 teaspoons
  • Smoked paprika
    2 teaspoons
  • Garlic powder
    1 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Dried thyme
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Cayenne pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Apple cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Cut the 12 ounces pork loin crosswise into 2 equal, 1-inch-thick steaks. Coat the pork with:

    • 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Let the seasoned pork stand for 15 minutes while preparing the vegetables.

  2. Prepare the seasonal vegetables:

    • Shuck 2 ears sweet corn
    • Cut 8 ounces zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch slabs
    • Cut 4 ounces sweet onion into thick wedges, leaving the root ends attached
    • Add 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
    • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Turn everything until evenly coated.

  3. Grill the pork for 4 to 6 minutes per side, turning once, until browned and the centers reach a pull temperature of 140°F. Transfer to a board and rest for 5 minutes.

  4. At the same time, grill the corn for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally, and grill the zucchini and onion for 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until tender and well marked.

  5. Cut the kernels from the grilled corn and roughly chop the grilled zucchini and onion. Toss the grilled vegetables with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar to make the warm corn succotash.

  6. Slice the rested pork across the grain and plate it over the warm grilled corn succotash, spooning any pork juices from the board over the top.

Drink pairing: A chilled off-dry Riesling softens the Cajun heat and complements the sweet grilled corn.