| Servings: | 8 |
| Author Notes: | I created this central-Mexico style recipe at a gastronomic festival that's held in Puerto Villarta every November. Don't be put off by quantity of chiles in this recipe--the dried ancho chile, commonly used in Mexican mole sauces, is very mild, with a striking deep-red color. The mashed potatoes will be dark lavender in color when mashed with the beets. You can substitute golden beets, and though the flavor will be just as good, the presentation won't be as dramatic. |
| Ingredients: |
For the Sausage crust: 1 small onion, diced 1 cup chicken stock 1 pound ground pork 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 4 tablespoons peanut oil 3 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each) salt and freshly ground black pepper For the Ancho Chile Sauce: 1 pound dried ancho chiles 1 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup minced garlic 1 quart chicken stock salt and freshly ground black pepper grilled pineapple rings for garnish, optional For the Beet Mashed Potatoes: 4 pounds potatoes 1 pound beets 1/2 cup roasted garlic (see instructions below) 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened salt and black pepper |
| Instructions: |
Serves 6-8 To roast the garlic: To prepare the sausage crust: Wipe the skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and place it over medium heat. Pat the crust mixture evenly on the tenderloins. Place them in the skillet and sear, turning to brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the skillet into the oven and cook another 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 145°F. Let the meat rest before slicing into thick slices. The meat will continue to cook as it rests. To make the ancho chile sauce: To make the beet mashed potatoes: Put a mound of the mashed potatoes on each plate. Cut each pork tenderloin on the bias into two pieces like a spear. Transfer the pork to the serving plates, along with the grilled pineapple, if using. Dollop the ancho chile sauce around the edge of plate. |
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