GRILLED JERK PORK WITH CURRIED PEACH RELISH


Both the peach relish and the pork benefit from an overnight rest in the refrigerator;
the relish mellows in flavor, and the pork becomes even more tender in the fiery marinade.

For relish
1 1/2 lb firm-ripe peaches
1/2 lb tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped red onion (1 medium)
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice For pork
3 scallions (white and pale green parts only), trimmed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon molasses (not robust or blackstrap)
1 teaspoon Scotch bonnet or habanero hot sauce*, or to taste
2 pork tenderloins (1 3/4 to 2 lb total)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for basting

Special equipment: an instant-read thermometer

Make relish:
Cut a shallow X in bottom of each peach and tomato with a sharp paring knife
and blanch in 2 batches in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling water 10 seconds.
Transfer peaches and tomatoes with a slotted spoon to a bowl of ice
and cold water and let stand until cool enough to handle.
Peel peaches and tomatoes, then halve peaches lengthwise and pit.
Cut peaches into 1-inch pieces. Coarsely chop tomatoes.
Cook onion, ginger, and salt in oil in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat,
stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add curry powder and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
Add peaches and tomatoes with any juices, sugar, and lime juice and simmer, uncovered,
stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and peaches are tender
but still hold their shape, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool, uncovered,
then chill, covered, at least 8 hours.

Marinate pork:

Combine scallions, thyme, salt, allspice, pepper, lime juice, molasses,
and hot sauce in a blender and blend until smooth.
Put pork in a nonreactive dish and rub all over with marinade.
Marinate, covered and chilled, turning occasionally, 8 hours.
Bring to room temperature before grilling.

Grill pork:
Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas);
see "Grilling Procedure," below.

Discard any marinade remaining in dish, then brush pork lightly with oil and
grill on a lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally and basting frequently with oil,
until thermometer inserted diagonally into center of meat registers 145�F, 15 to 25 minutes.

Transfer pork to a cutting board and let stand 15 minutes. (Internal temperature will rise to about 155�F.) Serve pork with relish.

Cooks' notes:
� If you aren't able to grill outdoors, pork can be cooked in a hot lightly
oiled well-seasoned large ridged grill pan until thermometer inserted
diagonally into center of meat registers 145�F, 15 to 25 minutes.
� Relish can be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered.
Bring to room temperature before serving.

Grilling Procedure
If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal.
When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting),
hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:
Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds
Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds
Low: 5 to 6 seconds
If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary,
reduce to heat specified in recipe.

*Available at most supermarkets and kitchenmarket.com.

Makes 6 servings.

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