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- This ancho pepper pork is the most delicious recipe I've ever prepared! I can tell you, without hesitation, that this has quickly become my new favorite dish. My family loves it; even the little ones ate it all up since it's not too spicy. What I loved the most was that the meat was flavorful, juicy and very soft. Give it a try; I just know you'll like it!
Ancho Pepper Pork Loin with Potatoes
- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 2 hr 40 min
- Servings 4
- Ingredients 12
Ingredients
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pork tenderloin (approximately 2 lb)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 cup malt vinegar
- 2-3 dry ancho peppers, coarsely chopped
- 10 to 12 small potatoes for roasting, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
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Step1Season the pork loin with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
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Step2Add the sugar, molasses, garlic, onion, cilantro, cumin, vinegar and ancho peppers to a clean zip lock bag. Shake lightly to combine all the ingredients. Add the pork to the back, seal and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Leave it over night for even better results.
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Step3Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Step4Place the pork and half of the marinade to a baking dish. Place the potatoes around the pork. Sprinkle with olive oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Bathe the pork in the marinade every 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover in aluminum foil and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.
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Step5Serve and enjoy!
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