Almond-Crusted Pork with Mango Relish

Categories: Pork- Main Dish

Ingredients

• 2 large mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
• 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. coarse salt, divided use
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper, divided use
• 3/4 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped, divided use
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 (1 lb.) pork tenderloins
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Arugula, for garnish

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine mangoes, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, mint and half the salt and pepper; set aside.

2. Heat oven to 450 degrees.

3. In a shallow container, mix well 1/2 cup almonds, brown sugar, cumin, coriander and cinnamon.

4. Brush pork with olive oil; season with remaining salt and pepper. Roll tenderloins in almond mixture; place on a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Coat them with cooking spray. Roast pork 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes. Place om serving platter; top with mango mixture and remaining almonds. Garnish with arugula.

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