Green Chili Recipe of the Week -10/05/09 - Caramelized Chili Pork Loin

This dish was the winner in the main dish
category at the Denver Chili Fest on Oct 3.
It is easy to make, but really awesome -
very tasty.

This recipe was contributed by Mel Hollis of
Houston - an old family recipe unlike any
I've had before. It is a guaranteed crowd
pleaser. It got snarfed up in no time.

Note: I made this recipe with Mosco chiles,
a hot chile. Moscos are a form of Mirasol,
also know as Pueblo Hot. This recipe
lends itself to a hot chile. It would still
be very good with Big Jims, but better
with Moscos or Mirasols. Of course you
could make it with mild chiles, but I would
only do that if the family just can't handle
heat.

1 pork loin, about 3 lbs
1 stick butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled
and diced to 1" pieces
2/3 cup medium hot or hot Hatch green chiles, diced
salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup apple cider

Preparation:

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium
high heat. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, diced apples,
and diced chiles, toss to coat. Sauté 3 minutes, without
stirring to let caramelize on one side. Toss and sauté
another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool
completely.

2. Butterfly the pork loin by cutting lengthwise down
the center to within 1/2 inch of the other side.
Flatten with a meat mallet.

3. Salt and pepper the inside of the loin to taste. Spread
the cooled mixture down the center of the meat. Bring
the 2 sides of the loin up around the mixture and tie with
butcher's twine and 1 inch intervals, to make a nice roll.

4. Season the exterior of the stuffed loin with salt and
pepper. Sear the loin in the Olive oil on all 4 sides in a
large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Pour the apple
cider over the loin. Roast uncovered for 1 hour and 20
minutes or until an instant read thermometer inserted
into the center reads 155 degrees F.

5. Remove from oven and let rest for about 15 minutes
before slicing. Serve with pan juices.

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1:45
Serves: 10-12
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Caramelized Chili Pork Loin

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Recipe of the Week - 10/05/09

Caramelized Chili Pork Loin

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