Jerk-Grilled Pork with Summer Corn
A quick Jamaican-inspired grilled pork tenderloin with smoky jerk spices, peak-summer corn, and a bright nectarine-lime salsa.
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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 (about 6 oz) $1.99
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Green Onions2 green onions $1.19
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Fresh Organic Lime1 lime $1.29
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Neutral oil2 tablespoons
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Light brown sugar2 teaspoons
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Ground allspice1 teaspoon
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Dried thyme1 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Garlic powder1/2 teaspoon
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Cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F. Husk 2 ears sweet corn, pat 1 pound pork tenderloin dry, dice 1 medium nectarine, thinly slice 2 green onions, and zest and halve 1 lime.
- Mix 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, the zest of 1 lime, and 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Rub the mixture evenly over 1 pound pork tenderloin and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Brush 2 ears sweet corn with 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Grill 1 pound seasoned pork tenderloin and 2 ears sweet corn over direct heat, turning both every 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove 2 ears sweet corn when lightly charred and tender, after 10 to 12 minutes. Continue grilling 1 pound pork tenderloin until its thickest point reaches 145°F, about 12 to 16 minutes total; transfer it to a board and rest for 5 minutes.
- Combine 1 medium diced nectarine, 2 sliced green onions, the juice of 1 lime, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to make the salsa.
- Slice 1 pound rested pork tenderloin and divide it between two plates; serve each portion with 1 ear grilled sweet corn and half of the nectarine-lime salsa.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $7–$9 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 520 calories per serving, with roughly 48 grams of protein, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 18 grams of fat.
Drink pairing: An off-dry Riesling cools the jerk spices and complements the sweet corn and nectarine.