May 21, 2014

Cocoa-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Mustard Sauce

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Grilled pork tenderloin with a delicious low carb cocoa spice rub and spicy mustard sauce. And you could win one of two grills! Check out this awesome giveaway.

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Cocoa-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Mustard Sauce

Ingredients

Pork Tenderloin:

2 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
1.5 to 2 lb pork tenderloin
1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
Additional salt and pepper to taste

Chipotle Mustard Sauce:

1/4 cup Chipotle mustard
OR 1/4 cup Dijon mustard with 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Pork Tenderloin:

Preheat grill to medium high.
In a small bowl, whisk cocoa powder, chill powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne together.
Brush tenderloin with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle tenderloin all over with cocoa spice mixture and press lightly to adhere.
Transfer pork to preheated grill and close the lid. Cook 6 to 7 minutes on the first side, then flip and close the lid again. Cook another 6 minutes.
Turn of heat and let tenderloin sit inside without lifting the lid for another 5 minutes. The thickest end of the tenderloin should read 140 to 150F on an instant read thermometer. If not, close the lid and let it continue to cook from the residual heat of the grill.
Remove, tent with foil and let rest while preparing the sauce.

Chipotle Mustard Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together the the mustard, oil, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
Slice tenderloin into 1/2 inch slices and drizzle with sauce. Hand remaining sauce around at the table.

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