Chili-Rubbed Pork with Apricot Glaze

Chili-Rubbed Pork with Apricot Glaze

Yield: 6 -8 servings

Prep Time: 2 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 2 40

Ingredients

2 pounds pork tenderloin, fat trimmed

Spice Rub:

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Glaze:

1 ½ cups apricot jam/jelly
½ cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 small limes, juiced

Instructions

Combine chili powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture on the pork tenderloins. Cover the tenderloins and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
Prior to grilling or roasting, melt the apricot jam in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining glaze ingredients. Place half of the glaze in a serving bowl and set aside to serve with the pork tenderloins later.
Grilling Instructions: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the pork tenderloins for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 160 degrees F. When approximately 4 minutes of cook time remains, brush the pork tenderloins with the apricot glaze remaining in the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, turn the pork tenderloins and brush glaze on other side. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove pork from the grill, tent with foil and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Roasting Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the pork tenderloins in a lightly greased, foil-lined 9X13-inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Brush with the apricot glaze remaining in the pan. Bake for 15 more minutes. Again, brush with glaze. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until the pork reaches 160 degrees internally. Remove the pork from the oven, tent with foil and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve the sliced pork over couscous, rice or potatoes with the reserved glaze alongside.

Notes

Plan Ahead: this recipe requires marinating time (between 2 and 24 hours) so plan ahead!

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