Grilled Pork Tenderloin With Rosemary Coating and Red Pepper Sauce Recipe 2010-06-11 11:18:12

Ingredients

For red pepper sauce
1 1/2 pounds red bell peppers (about 3 large)
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 anchovies, drained, chopped
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
For pork
1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves (from about 2 large bunches)
1/3 cup olive oil
6 large garlic cloves
Peel from 1 orange (orange part only, removed in strips with vegetable peeler)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pork tenderloins (they often come in packs of two)

Directions

1. Make sauce: Char peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Transfer peppers to processor; using on/off turns, puree peppers coarsely. Transfer peppers to bowl. Mix in remaining ingredients. Season relish to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour. Relish can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Make pork: Combine rosemary, oil, garlic, orange peel strips, salt, and pepper in processor; blend until thick and almost smooth. Spread rosemary puree evenly over pork. Let stand for 1-2 hours.
3. Light grill. Place the pork on the grill, and cook medium heat, turning occasionally, until pork is no longer pink and is cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer pork to platter. Tent loosely with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Serve with red pepper sauce.

Serves 6.

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