Southwestern Pork Medallions
with Cinnamon Couscous & Peach Chutney

This stylish meal sounds like it is quite a bit of work, but it comes together quickly, and the chutney can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Serve with a cucumber salad and crusty bread.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 whole pork tenderloin, about one pound
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt - divided use

Peach Chutney:
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 red onion, diced
1 jalepeño chile, seeded and minced*
1 (16-ounce) can peach slices, drained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Cinnamon Couscous:
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups couscous

Cooking Directions:

1. In lightly oiled skillet, sauté bell pepper, garlic, onion and jalapeño for 2 minutes, stirring, until vegetables are wilted. Stir in peaches, brown sugar and vinegar. Simmer briefly, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature, up to 2 hours, until serving.
2. In large saucepan, bring water, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and butter to a boil; stir in the couscous, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cut pork into medallions about 3/4-inch thick. In small bowl stir together remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder; rub this mixture over all surfaces of medallions. Broil medallions 4 to 5 inches from heat for 4 minutes; turn and broil 4 minutes more. Serve medallions with couscous and chutney.

Makes 4 servings.

*Always wear rubber gloves when handling hot chiles.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.