Grilled Pork and Poblano Peppers

Name: Grilled Pork and Poblano Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 3 large poblano peppers; 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon aniseed, ground; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)

My husband and I entertain a lot in summer, and this has quickly become the most-requested dish. I usually serve it with Mexican rice and a tossed salad.

Ingredients

3 large poblano peppers
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon aniseed, ground
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)

Directions

Cut each pepper in half and remove the seeds. Stuff peppers with cheese; set aside.
Combine the seasonings; rub over pork. Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat until a thermometer reads 145°, about 15 minutes. Place peppers over indirect heat; cook until peppers are tender and cheese is melted, about 8-10 minutes.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked pork with 1/2 pepper: 304 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.

Originally published as Grilled Pork and Poblano Peppers in Country June/July 2000

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clellish

Oct 18, 2011

Wonderful recipe full of flavor. The rub on the pork is delicious and the peppers and cheese are a great combination an an excellent addition to the grilled pork! We make this quite often!
LauraManning

Jul 9, 2010

The peppers were too hot for my taste, but the pork was really good.