Cocoa-Chile-Rubbed Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe
"Cocoa powder is the sort of ingredient usually seen in dessert recipes, but unsweetened cocoa powder adds a deep flavor to meats when used as part of a spice rub. For this pork recipe, mix together chili powder, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cumin, pepper, and a bit of cinnamon and coat pork tenderloins all over with it. For the best flavor, let them sit overnight, but you can also grill them right away. Serve with a Tangy Cabbage Slaw for an easy and light outdoor dinner. Game plan: After 30 minutes, the spice-rubbed tenderloins are ready to be grilled, but for more developed flavor and juicier meat, let them sit for up to 24 hours...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the spice rub:
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dutch-process or natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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For the tenderloins:
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2 (1- to 1-1/2-pound) pork tenderloins
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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