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: North America, Mexican
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)

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Grill: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

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.

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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.

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.

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