Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Spicy Orange Vinaigrette and Black Beans and Rice
Need From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 6 hours and 45 minutes. A mixture of beans, water, lime juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event.
Instructions
Place the soaked beans in a large saucepan, cover with water, add the ham hock and beer. Cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 11/2 hours.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until almost smoking.
Add the onions and cook until soft.
Add the rice and cook, stirring until it is coated with the oil, about 2 minutes.
Add the water and 1 tablespoon salt, stir, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Place the basil, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor and process until smooth. Slowly add the oil to make a smooth paste.
Combine the cooked rice and beans in a large saucepan and cover with water, cook over medium heat until almost dry.
Add the pesto and stir to incorporate. Stir in the cheese, parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat orange juice in a medium saucepan and reduce to 1/4 cup.
Combine the orange syrup, vinegar, mustard and ancho chile powder in a blender and blend 30 seconds. With the motor running slowly add the oil until the dressing emulsifies. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup of the marinade, pour the remaining marinade into a large baking dish, add the tenderloin and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Preheat grill pan until almost smoking.
Remove pork from marinade and grill for 10 to 12 minutes basting with the reserved marinade.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Spoon rice and beans onto a large platter, top with sliced pork and drizzle with Spicy Orange Vinaigrette.
Recommended wine: Malbec, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese
Pork Tenderloin works really well with Malbec, Pinot Noir, and Sangiovese. Pinot noir's light body is great for lean cuts, medium bodied sangiovese complement meaty sauces, stews, and other multi-ingredient dishes, and full-bodied tannic malbec pairs with fatty cuts and barbecue. One wine you could try is Flechas De Los Andes Gran Malbec (OU Kosher). It has 4.7 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 22 dollars.
Flechas De Los Andes Gran Malbec (OU Kosher)
Intense ruby colored. Bright, with complex aromas of blackberry, minerals and violets. Dense and concentrated, this wine has a solid acidity and tannins marking the flavors of berries, violets and bitter chocolate. They also maintain the sweetness of the wine. The finish is with sweet tannins and pleasant violet. This is a well-balanced wine, rich in personality.