Description
My favorite candy growing up was the chocolate covered cherry. The way that thin, crisp chocolate would break away to reveal the florescent red maraschino cherry suspended in the clear syrup was intoxicating. What about a savory dish that celebrated the same basic flavors?
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
- 2 (1 1/4 pound) boneless pork tenderloins
- kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup cherry preserves
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- 1 pinch dried oregano
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 6