Recipe for Dry-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
SAUCE ----------------
8 x ripe plum tomatoes stems removed
1 x jalapeno stemmed, seeded
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves - (tightly packed)
1/3 cup roughly-chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves - (tightly packed)
1 tbl fresh lime juice
2 tsp minced garlic
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
----------------- THE RUB ----------------
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dark brown sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp chile powder
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground allspice
----------------- TENDERLOIN ----------------
2 x pork tenderloins - (abt 1 lb ea)
Instructions:
Instructions: To make the Sauce: Grill the tomatoes and jalapeno over Direct High heat until black and blistered in spots, turning as needed. The tomatoes will take 4 to 6 minutes and the jalapeno will take 2 to 3 minutes.

Put the tomatoes and jalapeno in a food processor along with the other sauce ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste, and process until smooth.

Transfer the sauce to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

To make the Rub: In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients and crush them together with your fingertips.

Trim excess fat and silver skin from the tenderloins. Lightly brush or spray the tenderloins with olive oil. Spread the rub all over the tenderloin and press the spices into the surface of the meat.

Grill the tenderloins over Direct Medium heat until the centers are barely pink, 15 to 20 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove the tenderloins from the grill and cover loosely with foil. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with the sauce.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Wine Recommendation: All this flavor calls for a fruity Pinot Noir.

Beer Recommendation: Bring on a cold Mexican lager.

Comments: The truth is, the rub in this recipe is so good that the meat doesnt even need a sauce, but if tomatoes are in season, whip up this cooked salsa for a colorful flourish. Fire-roast the vegetables over Direct High heat, then cook the meat over Direct Medium heat.

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