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BROWN SUGAR PORK CIABATTA Recipe

Name: The Herb Boxs BROWN SUGAR PORK CIABATTA Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb pork tenderloin; 2 tbs brown sugar; 1 tsp chipotle chili powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbs olive oil; 2 cups watercress; 1 cup jicama; 2 tbs lime juice; to taste salt; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbs roasted red pepper; 1 clove garlic; 1 tbs lemon juice; 4 ciabatta rolls; 4 slices smoked gouda cheese

Inspired by The Herb Box

Time45m

Serves4

chipotle BBQ sauce, smoked gouda, watercress-jicama slaw, roasted red pepper aioli

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Ingredients

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For the Pork

1 lb pork tenderloin

2 tbs Brown sugar

1 tsp chipotle chili powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbs olive oil

For the Slaw

2 cups watercress

1 cup jicama

2 tbs ReaLime juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

For the Aioli

1 cup Mayonnaise

1 tbs roasted red pepper

1 clove Garlic

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

For Assembly

4 ciabatta rolls

4 slices smoked gouda cheese

Method

Prepare the Pork

Season the Pork

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chipotle chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture all over the pork tenderloin.

Cook the Pork

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and sear on all sides until browned. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Prepare the Slaw

Mix the Slaw

In a bowl, combine watercress and jicama. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine and set aside.

Prepare the Aioli

Make the Aioli

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, chopped roasted red pepper, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined.

Assemble the Sandwiches

Combine and Serve

Slice the ciabatta rolls in half. On the bottom half, layer smoked gouda slices, sliced pork, watercress-jicama slaw, and drizzle with roasted red pepper aioli. Top with the other half of the ciabatta roll and serve.

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