Almond-Crusted Pork with Mango Relish
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Pork- Main Dish
Ingredients
- 2 large mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. coarse salt, divided use
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper, divided use
- 3/4 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped, divided use
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 (1 lb.) pork tenderloins
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Arugula, for garnish
Directions
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In a medium bowl, combine mangoes, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, mint and half the salt and pepper; set aside.
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Heat oven to 450 degrees.
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In a shallow container, mix well 1/2 cup almonds, brown sugar, cumin, coriander and cinnamon.
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Brush pork with olive oil; season with remaining salt and pepper. Roll tenderloins in almond mixture; place on a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Coat them with cooking spray. Roast pork 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes. Place om serving platter; top with mango mixture and remaining almonds. Garnish with arugula.