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Almond-crusted pork with mango relish

Almond-crusted pork tenderloin with fresh mango relish.

6 servingsFresh mango

Dish photograph: Almond-crusted pork with mango relish. National Mango Board · National Mango Board — permission for industry use. Original. Photography credits.

Ingredients

2 large ripe mangos, peeled and diced
¼ cup minced red onion
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
2 pounds pork tenderloin
¾ cup chopped toasted almonds, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Arugula for optional serving

Method

Mix mango, onion, pepper, vinegar and mint, season and refrigerate.
Finely chop ½ cup almonds and combine with sugar, cumin, coriander and cinnamon.
Brush the pork with oil and season. Press the almond mixture over its surface and place on heavy-duty foil.
Grill over medium heat for 35–40 minutes, turning to brown, until reaching the source’s 160°F endpoint. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve with mango relish and remaining almonds, over arugula if desired.

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Research sources

Adapted from the credited source, with wording and translation for RCF; not tested in our kitchen. Times are estimates. Sources consulted for ingredients and techniques:

mango.org

Recipe credit: National Mango Board