Cooking with Rena Lee

Spiced Pork with Black-Eyed Pea Salsa

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Comments: womansday.com february 2011

Yield:4

INGREDIENTS:
4 tsp olive oil
1 1/4 lb pork tenderloin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
Kosher salt and pepper
15 oz can black-eyed peas, rinsed
1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4in pieces
3 scallions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded for less heat, if desired), finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Heat oven to 400`F. Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with the chili powder, cumin, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 6-8 minutes total.

  2. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer registers 145`F, 12-14 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.

  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the peas, cucumber, scallions, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, remaining 2 tsp oil, and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Serve with the pork.

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