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Raspberry Chili Wet Rub

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July  6, 2011
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Raspberry Chili Wet Rub
  • Makes Enough for 2 pork tenderloins
Author Notes

I love grilled pork tenderloin. It's easy to make, and fancy enough to serve to guests. It also makes a great vehicle for flavorful rubs. One of my favorites is a chili dry rub. Here I've used the idea and made it into a wet rub using raspberries. I think the tangy-sweet raspberry flavor plays well with with the warm and slightly smoky chilies and spices. The first time I made this it was a bit too loose, so taking a cue from Romesco sauce I added some almond meal which worked like a charm to get a thicker texture. I like to brine my pork tenderloin before cooking, so I don't season the pork before applying the rub. If you don't brine, make sure to season the meat with salt before you apply the rub. —hardlikearmour

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 dried guajillo peppers
  • 1 to 2 dried chipotle peppers
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds or 1 oz almond meal
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 oz rasberries
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. Bring water and vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan. Meanwhile trim the stems from the peppers, and tear or cut the peppers open to remove the seeds. Once the water is boiling add the peppers, remove from heat, and cover. Soak for about 5 minutes to soften.
  2. While the peppers are softening, put the almonds in the bowl of your food processor, and pulse to a coarse meal. Coarsely chop the peppers. Add peppers and olive oil to the almonds. Pulse several times until no large pieces of pepper remain. Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Scrape down sides of bowl and process a few more seconds. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes to allow flavors to meld and mixture to thicken slightly. Stir briefly before using.
  3. Apply a generous layer to pork tenderloin or chicken pieces before grilling.
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Recipe by: hardlikearmour

I am an amateur baker and cake decorator. I enjoy cooking, as well as eating and feeding others. I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my husband and our menagerie. I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, mushroom hunting, tide pooling, beach combing, and snowboarding.

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9 Reviews

lapadia
lapadia July 26, 2011
Don't know how I missed this! I love using chili based dry rubs, love what you have done with the raspberries...thanks for sharing your idea, HLA!
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour July 26, 2011
Thanks, lapadia!
 
lorigoldsby
lorigoldsby July 10, 2011
love the idea of using the almonds to help the wet rub adhere--brillant!. Do you salt brine your pork?
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour July 10, 2011
I use a combo of salt and sugar to brine the pork. 1/3 cup sugar + 1.5 T salt in 1 Qt water.
 
nogaga
nogaga July 6, 2011
This looks wonderful! Several of us have turned to pork tenderloin when faced with the raspberry challenge :)
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour July 6, 2011
Pork tenderloin is perfect for raspberries and summer plus great minds think alike ;)
 
aargersi
aargersi July 6, 2011
You KNOW I am going to have to try this one!
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour July 6, 2011
I added the extra chipotle just for you!
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour July 6, 2011
Thanks, sdebrango! My husband claimed it to be the best pork tenderloin ever.