Juicy citrus-garlic pork and smoky, cumin-spiced sweet corn deliver bold Cuban-inspired flavor with a fresh cilantro-lime finish.
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: —
- Estimated total cost: About $9–$11
- Calories per serving: —
Health: About 490 calories per serving, with roughly 43 grams protein, 34 grams carbohydrates, and 20 grams fat.
Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc complements the citrusy mojo and sweet, charred corn.
Details
Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless12 oz $2.49
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Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each2 ears $1.25
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Fresh Organic Limes - Each1 lime, yielding about 2 tablespoons juice $1.50
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Garlic2 cloves $1.29
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Organic Cilantro3 tablespoons chopped $1.99
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Orange juice1/4 cup
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Ground cumin1 1/2 teaspoons
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Dried oregano1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 1/4 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
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Cut 12 ounces pork loin crosswise into 2 equal steaks about 3/4 inch thick. Squeeze 1 lime to obtain 2 tablespoons juice, and mince 2 garlic cloves. Whisk 1 tablespoon lime juice and the minced garlic with 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; coat the 2 pork steaks and marinate for 15 minutes.
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While the 2 pork steaks marinate, preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high, about 425°F, for 10 minutes and shuck 2 ears corn.
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Brush the 2 ears corn with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season them with 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
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Remove the 2 pork steaks from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the 2 pork steaks for 4–5 minutes per side until they reach 145°F; grill the 2 ears corn alongside them for 10–12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until lightly charred.
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While the 2 pork steaks and 2 ears corn grill, chop 3 tablespoons cilantro and combine it with 1 tablespoon lime juice to make 4 tablespoons garnish.
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Rest the 2 pork steaks for 5 minutes, then slice them across the grain. Spoon 2 tablespoons cilantro-lime garnish over the sliced pork and 2 tablespoons cilantro-lime garnish over the 2 ears corn; divide between two plates and serve.