Oaxacan Chile-Grilled Pork & Corn
A smoky Oaxacan-inspired chile-garlic pork tenderloin with juicy grilled corn and a charred salsa showcasing Washington’s August tomatoes and zucchini.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin1 pound $2.99
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $0.75
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Zucchini8 ounces $1.79
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Fresh Roma Tomato8 ounces $1.49
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Jumbo Red Onions4 ounces $1.19
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Fresh Organic Lime1 lime, about 2 tablespoons juice $1.29
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Organic Cilantro1/4 cup chopped $1.69
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Garlic1 clove $0.79
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Ancho chile powder2 teaspoons
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Ground cumin1/2 teaspoon
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Dried Mexican oregano1/2 teaspoon
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Mayonnaise1 tablespoon
Instructions
- 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 into thick wedges; mince 1 garlic clove; juice 1 lime to obtain 2 tablespoons juice; and chop 1/4 cup cilantro.
- 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, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Coat 1 pound pork tenderloin with the mixture and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Coat 2 ears corn, 8 ounces zucchini, 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, and 4 ounces red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise over the 2 grilled corn ears, then finish them with 1 tablespoon lime juice and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
- 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 plenty of fiber-rich summer vegetables.
Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Riesling balances the smoky chile rub and sweet grilled corn.