Basque Grilled Pork with Piperade
Smoky paprika-crusted pork crowns a rich, tangy piperade bursting with peak-summer peppers and tomatoes.
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- Total time: 45 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $4
- Calories per serving: 460 cal
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Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless12 oz $1.99
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Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper1 pepper $0.89
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Fresh Roma Tomato12 oz $1.29
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Jumbo Yellow Onions6 oz $0.99
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Garlic2 cloves
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Smoked paprika1 1/2 teaspoons
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Dried thyme1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt2 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Sherry vinegar2 teaspoons
Instructions
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Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F, with a grill-safe skillet on one side of the grate.
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Pat 12 ounces Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless dry and cut it crosswise into two equal steaks. Coat and season with:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Let the seasoned pork stand for 15 minutes while the grill heats.
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Meanwhile, core and thinly slice 1 Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper, thinly slice 6 ounces Jumbo Yellow Onions, core and chop 12 ounces Fresh Roma Tomato, and peel and mince 2 garlic cloves.
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Add 4 teaspoons olive oil to the hot skillet. Add the prepared pepper and onion; grill with the lid closed, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
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Stir the prepared garlic and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika into the pepper mixture and cook for 30 seconds. Add the prepared tomato, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Close the grill and cook, stirring occasionally, until saucy but still chunky, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar to finish the piperade.
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While the piperade cooks, grill the seasoned pork for 3 to 5 minutes per side, closing the lid between turns, until the center reaches 140°F. Transfer it to a board and rest for 5 minutes.
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Spoon the piperade onto two plates, slice the rested pork across the grain, and arrange it over the vegetables.
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Drink pairing: A fruit-forward Tempranillo complements the smoky pork, sweet pepper, and tangy tomato piperade.